Egyptian visa for South African citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Egypt e-visa for South African citizens | Eligible | |
Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for South African citizens | Eligible |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Egypt in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 102,057 | N/A |
2009 | 98,886 | -3.11% |
2010 | 116,623 | 17.94% |
2011 | 78,825 | -32.41% |
2012 | 92,927 | 17.89% |
2013 | 76,144 | -18.06% |
2014 | 79,915 | 4.95% |
2015 | 75,854 | -5.08% |
2016 | 43,641 | -42.47% |
2017 | 67,703 | 55.14% |
2018 | 92,927 | 37.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & South Africa comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 21.01% larger than Egypt.
As of March 2024, Egypt's population is ~110.3 million people - 47,930,259 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Egypt & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Egypt | South Africa | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 110,275,553 | 62,345,294 | 47.9 million more people live in Egypt than South Africa |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 124 | Egypt has 7 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 16 | 67 | Egypt passport holders visit 51 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 197 | Egyptian hosts 38 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 92,927.
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Useful Information
- Cairo to Pretoria: 5791.65 km (3598.77 mi)
- Travel time: 12 hours 3 minutes
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