Most travellers have “visit Egypt” high up on their bucket list, and understandably so. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend time exploring the wonders of the cradle of humankind?
The transcontinental country is the 14th most populated in the world with approximately 100 million citizens. Egypt is situated on the northeast corner of Africa, connected to the southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge.
Easy access to the historical Mediterranean Sea, the Gaza Strip in Palestine, and the Red Sea to the east, a visit to Egypt offers travellers a wealth of knowledge about the origins of humankind.
In fact, the Arab republic has one of the longest histories of any country in the world, dating back to the sixth-fourth BCE with the earliest forms of writing, agriculture, organised religion and urbanisation first witnessed in the country.
Therefore, not much motivation is needed to convince knowledge-thirsty globetrotters about the thrills that await in Egypt.
In this article, we will breakdown everything you need to visit Egypt in 2022.
What you need to visit Egypt in 2022
Travelling to Egypt isn’t as straight forward as it may seem for countries that don’t require a visa. There are a number of entry requirements travellers need to complete before boarding a flight and, below, is everything you need to know.
Documents you need to visit Egypt
- Valid South African passport
- Visa: South African travellers can apply for an eVisa online (see instructions below)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (not required for South African travellers)
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate (not mandatory – only grants travellers entry into Egypt without predeparture testing or quarantine)
- Proof of hotel reservation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
The most important aspect of greenlighting your trip to Egypt is the visa application process. Fortunately, South Africa is one of the countries eligible for the country’s eVisa system.
Completing an e-Visa application is pretty straightforward. Here’s what you need:
- Valid South African passport
- Completed online application form
- Credit or debit card information
- Working email address
Visa approval may take a number of days and, once approved, travellers must print out a copy and present it at immigration