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Egypt South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.
Visa on arrival
- Entry requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- Carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and show it at the port of entry.
- Have a travel itinerary and hotel bookings (or details of where you will go) ready on arrival.
- Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry; border officers may refuse admission without giving a reason.
- The e-Visa fee is non-refundable.
Recent changes
- The official portal now lists US$30 (single) and US$65 (multiple) for the tourism e-Visa, above the US$25/US$60 figures widely cited earlier; the effective month could not be confirmed on an official source.
Official source: Egypt e-Visa Portal - Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.validity (commonly cited as 90 days from issue for single entry), evisa.stay (commonly cited as 30 days per entry), evisa.processing time, voa: availability and fee of visa on arrival (third-party sources cite US$25, rising to US$30 in March 2026); no official confirmation found, recentChanges: date of the e-Visa fee increase, scamWarning: no official warning about look-alike sites found
What South Africa passport holders need to do
- Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
- Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
- Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.
South Africa is one of 114 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Africa for South Africa passport holders
Egypt is one of 33 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the South Africa passport, which ranks #43 worldwide with a mobility score of 98. Of 53 destinations in Africa, 33 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Angola | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Benin | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Botswana | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Eswatini | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Gabon | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Ghana | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Lesotho | Visa-free | – |
 Malawi | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mauritius | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mozambique | Visa-free | – |
 Namibia | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Egypt?
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.
Do Egypt citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Egypt passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Egypt visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.