🇿🇦 South African passport → Egypt
Do South African citizens need a visa for Egypt?
South African passport holders have strong intra-Africa access through SADC and the AU, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to most of the continent.
Yes — apply for an e-visa online before flying to Egypt.
Apply online before you fly. Approval typically takes a few working days. Print and carry the approval letter. Visa on arrival also available for USD 25 cash at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm airports.
- Stay length
- 30 days
- Cost
- USD 25 single / USD 60 multiple
- Processing
- Up to 7 working days
- Where to apply
- Official e-visa portal
What else you need
Common entry requirements that catch travelers out — verify each before you fly.
What to know about Egypt. Egypt offers three options: e-visa online (smoothest), visa on arrival (USD 25 cash), or the free Sinai-only entry stamp for travelers staying in South Sinai (Sharm, Dahab) without visiting Cairo.
Notes for South African travelers
Currency tip
You’ll likely pay Egypt visa fees in USD or local currency, not ZAR. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations — they’re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.
Health prep
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Egypt before you fly — recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.
FAQ
- Do South African citizens need a visa for Egypt?
- Yes. South African passport holders need a e-visa for Egypt. Visa on arrival also available for USD 25 cash at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm airports.
- How much does a Egypt visa cost for South African citizens?
- USD 25 single / USD 60 multiple. Processing time is Up to 7 working days. Apply at https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg.
- How long can South African citizens stay in Egypt?
- 30 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
- Can South African citizens get a Egypt visa on arrival?
- Usually no — apply for the e-visa online before travel. Some countries do offer visa-on-arrival as a backup.
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