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Yes. South African passport holders require a visa in advance to travel to Egypt. They cannot obtain a visa on arrival without prior approval.
Most travelers must secure an Egyptian security clearance ( security approval ) before departure.
Once approved, you will be able to collect your visa from the Egyptian Embassy in Pretoria or travel with our agency support and purchase the Cairo Airport Visa Stamp for 25 USD upon arrival.
A valid South African passport (minimum validity 6 months).
Completed Egyptian visa application form.
Recent passport-sized photographs.
Proof of travel itinerary (flight booking, travel plan).
Hotel reservation or accommodation details in Egypt.
Bank statement showing financial capability.
Security clearance approval issued in Egypt before the visa is granted.
South African citizens must obtain a security approval before the visa is issued. This process is handled inside Egypt and usually takes 7–14 working days. For urgent cases, we also provide a fast-track service where approval is obtained within 3 working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) at an additional fee.
Voyages Egypt facilitates the entire process for South African travelers by:
Submitting and following up on your security clearance application in Egypt.
Assisting with embassy submissions to save you time and ensure your visa approval.
Offering tour packages, hotel reservations, and airport transfers tailored to your trip.
With our support, you won’t need to struggle with embassy requirements — we simplify the process so you can focus on planning your trip.
After receiving security clearance, ( security Approval ) South African can obtain the Cairo Airport visa stamp (25 USD) at arrival.
Submitting the security clearance
Following up with Egyptian authorities
Fast-track processing if required
Complete travel packages (flights, hotels, tours, transfers)
we make your entry to Egypt smooth and guaranteed.