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title: Egypt visa for citizens of South Africa
description: "Citizens of South Africa can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $30. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Egypt visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of South Africa can get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Egyptian port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport (or land/sea border) before passport control.
2. **Complete arrival card** — Fill in the standard Egypt arrival card if not already filled in on the plane.
3. **Pay visa fee and receive sticker** — Pay 30 USD cash to the officer; you will receive a visa sticker affixed to your passport.
4. **Proceed to passport control** — Present your passport with the new visa sticker and the completed arrival card to the immigration officer.
5. **Receive entry stamp** — The officer will stamp your passport and you may enter Egypt for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid South African passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond arrival and at least two blank pages.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Issued on board or at the visa on arrival counter.
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): 30 USD payable in cash (US dollars or Egyptian pounds as accepted).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Egypt within 30 days.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity, optional): Occasionally requested; carry two just in case.

## Good to know

- Visa fee is 30 USD and must be paid in cash – no credit cards or online payment accepted.
- The visa is single entry only; if you leave Egypt (even to Sinai via land crossing), you will need a new visa to re-enter.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months on arrival** — Ensure your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity before travel.
- **Insufficient blank passport pages** — Carry a passport with at least two blank visa/stamp pages.
- **No onward ticket or insufficient funds** — Have a return/onward ticket and sufficient cash to prove onward travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Africa need a visa for Egypt?

Citizens of South Africa can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of South Africa stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Egypt visa cost for citizens of South Africa?

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of South Africa need for Egypt?

Valid South African passport; Completed arrival card; Visa fee in cash; Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photograph.

### How long must my passport be valid for Egypt?

At least 6 months.

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