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South Africa Visa Cost from Egypt (2026)

A South Africa tourist visa from Egypt has government, centre, and Veeza components: the consular visa fee, VFS Cairo service fee, yellow fever vaccination if required, and the Veeza concierge fee (quoted on request). The consular and VFS sides are cheaper than UK or US visas, in a similar range to Schengen.

Quick facts

Consular visa fee
Approx EGP 1,500 to 2,500
VFS service fee
Approx EGP 500 to 1,000
Yellow fever vaccine
EGP 500 to 1,000 if needed
Veeza concierge fee
Quoted on request

Mandatory fees

  • Consular visa fee: approximately EGP 1,500 to 2,500 depending on visa duration and processing tier.
  • VFS Global Cairo service fee: approximately EGP 500 to 1,000.
  • Biometric photos: EGP 50 to 100.

Optional and conditional

  • Yellow fever vaccine: EGP 500 to 1,000 if your itinerary transits a yellow fever country.
  • Travel insurance: EGP 200 to 500 per week of travel.
  • Optional VFS courier return: EGP 300 to 500.

Veeza concierge

Veeza's South Africa concierge fee is quoted on request: send your travel dates on WhatsApp and we reply with a fixed price. The fee covers application fill, document review, accommodation verification, yellow fever guidance, VFS booking, and tracking. Consular and VFS fees pass through at face value.

FAQ

Is the consular fee fixed?

It varies by visa duration (single vs multi-entry) and is converted from rand to EGP, so the exact figure shifts with the exchange rate. VFS posts the current EGP amount at booking.

Are consular fees refundable?

No. The consular fee is non-refundable.