Do South Africans Need A Visa For Egypt
When you search “Do South Africans Need a Visa for Egypt” in Google, I’m sure you are inundated with options. The good news is you’ll notice that most of the top search results are travel blogs and websites about traveling to Egypt. This makes it pretty easy for you to choose which one to read. The bad news is a lot of them give contradicting information on whether South African citizens need a visa to enter Egypt or not.
South African tourism and Egypt have always had a close relationship, in spite of the fact that Egypt has been facing tough internal conflicts over the past several years. However, with recent developments and political changes in the region, this country continues to draw visitors and students from South Africa. As violence has erupted once again in the streets of Cairo, do South Africans need a visa for Egypt? (Considering they already have one.)
Do South Africans Need A Visa For Egypt
When travelling to any country it is important to check if you need a visa. If you do need a visa, then you need to find out how to apply and what the cost will be. Below is our guide regarding South Africans travelling to Egypt and whether you need a visa or not.
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by all visitors to Egypt.
E-Visa. You can obtain an e-Visa for tourism purposes prior to travel by completing an application and making payment online. The e-Visa can be obtained up to 3 months before you travel and is valid for 30 days from the day you enter the country. The e-Visa is available to a long list of eligible countries and the Government of Egypt is constantly adding to the list. The current cost of a single entry e-Visa for tourism purposes is USD25 or equivalent. The visa cost is set to rise to USD60 and may do so at anytime and without notice.
We recommend you secure an e-Visa prior to travel as it will speed up the immigration process on your arrival.
Online applications can be completed at: https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
Visa upon arrival. Some nationalities are able to procure their tourist visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Please contact your nearest Egyptian Embassy or Consulate to see if this is available to you. The current cost of the visa is USD25 and is payable in USD CASH. Although not official, a visa can near always also be paid in equivalent GBP or Euro (cash only) according to the exchange rate of the day. The visa cost upon arrival is also set to rise to USD60 – again this may happen without notice. Please note that in the event of visa refusal at port of entry, On The Go Tours cannot be held responsible. We recommend that you secure an e-visa prior to arrival, (if you are eligible to do so) to avoid currency hassles and to make your immigration quicker.
SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS: Effective 01 Apr 2022 South African passport holders are able to obtain a visa upon arrival to Egypt. As RSA has yet to be added to the e-Visa eligibility list, a visa upon arrival would be your most convenient option.
COMPLETING YOUR VISA FORM: When filling in an Egyptian visa form, if you’re asked to provide your address in Egypt. For the purposes of this form, please use one of the following addresses:
Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi
Corniche El Nil, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +202 25260601
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Alexandria Desert Rd, Pyramids, Giza, Egypt
Tel: +20 2 33772555
Oasis Pyramids Hotel
Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Giza 12556, Egypt
Tel: +202 38387333 or +202–38387666
If you are requested to provide host information on your visa form, please write:
On The Go Tours
C/O Excel Travel S.A.E.
22 Desouk St., From El Emam Ali, El Ismailia Square, Heliopolis, Cairo
Egypt 11341. Tel: +2 02 24136100
EGYPT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
UK Residents
To apply for an online Egyptian tourist e-Visa follow the link belowhttps://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
If you’re a resident of the UK and would like someone to handle your visa application for you then we recommend CIBTvisas. Please follow this link for more details on how to start your visa application with them –
http://www.cibtvisas.co.uk/onthego
EGYPT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
AU and NZ Residents
To apply for an online Egyptian tourist e-Visa follow the link belowhttps://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
Alternatively visit the Egyptian Embassy website where you will find a Tourist Visa application form and instructions on completing the form.
Embassy of Egypt (for Australian and New Zealand residents)
Level 6, 33 York Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000
PO BOX 1258, Sydney, NSW 2001
Tel: (61 2) 9290-1822
EGYPT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
Canadian Residents
To apply for an online Egyptian tourist e-Visa follow the link belowhttps://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
Alternatively visit the Egyptian Embassy, Canada website for more information
Embassy of Egypt
454 Laurier Avenue East Ottawa
Ontario K1N6R3, Canada
Tel: +1 613 2344931, +1 613 2344931 or +1 613 2344935
Email: egyptemb@sympatico.ca
EGYPT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
US Residents
To apply for an online Egyptian tourist e-Visa follow the link belowhttps://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg