Egypt

Travel Tips

Driving in Egypt can be chaotic. Tourists should carry identification at all times
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. Bottled water is available, but check the seals (a popular scam is to collect empty bottles, fill them with tap water and attempt to reseal them). The water provided in your hotel should be safe to drink
As a predominately Islamic country, dress should always be conservative: women should keep their upper arms and legs covered. When visiting religious buildings, women should also cover their hair. Respect to religious customs should be shown during the month of Ramadan
A fee is applicable when photographing inside the pyramids, tombs and museums. Always ask permission when photographing people, as some traditionally dressed locals demand fees
Avoid political demonstrations, check the local political situation

Last updated 29 September 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

270 Bourke St., Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 343 1590/1
Email: egyconsulatepre@gmail.com

Queries may also be directed to the Embassy's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/EgyptEmbassySA

Visits to the Embassy of Egypt in Pretoria are strictly by appointment

Public Holidays

January: 7, 25, 29
March: 21 - 23
April: 13, 25
May: 1, 26 - 29
June: 17, 30
July: 2, 23
August: 26
October: 6, 8

Visa Requirements

Single Entry Tourist Visas for stays of up to 30 days may be obtained on arrival

For stays exceeding 30 days / other visa types, travellers may apply for an e-visa: www.visa2egypt.gov.eg

Entry Requirements

Valid Passport (valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival - passport must have at least two blank pages)
No additional documents are required for the tourist visa on arrival

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)

Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla, Maadi, Cairo, 11728
Telephone: +202 253 53000 / 23 / 26 / 27
E-mail: admincai@tedata.net.eg
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/cairo