People who are citizens of South Africa famed for its exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenic beauty and those who hold South African passports need a visa to travel to the city of wonders, Dubai. So, get detailed information about Dubai Visa for South African Citizens with Efficient Tourism.
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All visitors from South Africa need to get a visa issued by the United Arab Emirates Embassy to be allowed to enter Dubai. To have your visa processed, you need to submit certain documents and go through a certain procedure. We at Efficient Tourism provide vital assistance and support for having visas to the UAE approved. Read on as we tell you more about the procedure involved in processing your visa to the UAE.
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Types of Dubai Visa for South African Citizens
| Duration |
30 days |
60 days |
30 days |
60 days |
| Number of Entries Allowed |
Single Entry |
Single Entry |
Multiple Entries |
Multiple Entries |
| Grace Period |
10 Days |
10 Days |
None |
None |
| The Charges |
2289 R
489 AED |
3694 R
789 AED |
4634 R
990 AED |
5570 R
1190 AED |
Documents Required
Here are the documents necessary for South African citizens when applying for the Dubai visa.
- Upload one passport-size colored photograph on a white background.
- A scanned copy of the South African passport is mandatory (first and last page).
- A copy of your return flight tickets is mandatory.
- Hotel booking details or Ejari copy of the sponsor/relative.
Types of Dubai Visas for South African Citizens
- 30-day Single/Multiple Entry Visa: A 30-day Dubai visa permits you to stay in Dubai for up to 30 days from the date you entered the UAE. Select from a single-entry or multiple-entry visa as you require. A single-entry Dubai visa lets you enter and exit the country once during its validity period. However, you enjoy multiple entry and exits with a multiple-entry visa.
- 60-Day Single/Multiple Entry Visa: Including your dates of entering and exiting the UAE, this type of visa is valid for 60 days. It is best for those who need to stay in the UAE for a long duration.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa from South Africa?
Follow this step-by-step guide when applying for a Dubai visa from South Africa.
1st step- Fill up the visa application form and choose the correct date.
2nd step- Provide the correct details and do not make any errors on the form.
3rd step- After that, follow the payment gateway link to pay for the processing fee.
4th step- Once our visa team receives your application, they will contact you for the verification documents.
5th step- Attach your documents and send them via email.
6th step- The visa team will send the e-visa to the traveler post-approval.
7th step- Print a hard copy of the e-visa before traveling to Dubai.
Deposit Refund Policy
- All South African citizens must submit a security deposit of AED 3500, which is refundable.
- All refunds are processed once your exit is confirmed from the UAE.
- Any fines incurred (overstaying the visa) must be cleared at the airport before departure.
- No refund will be given if you don’t exit Dubai within 4 days after your visa expiry date.
- No refund will be initiated, and legal actions will be taken if there are no exit records after 4 days.
Visa Rejection Policy
- South African citizens cannot enter the UAE with a cancelled Dubai visa.
- The visa fees and the processing fees are non-refundable.
- The security deposits are refundable as per the Efficient Tourism’s terms and conditions (if paid).
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