UAE visa for Citizens of South Africa

The United Arab Emirates is a fantastic destination for your next vacation. South African passport holders must first apply for a UAE visa to enter the country. Luckily, South Africa is one of the nationalities eligible to apply for a Tourist eVisa.

With our online visa services, you can apply for a UAE visa in just a few clicks.

Apply online now with us and obtain the UAE tourist visa as a South Africa passport holder! Otherwise, apply directly with the UAE Government portal.

What is the UAE Visa for South Africans?

The UAE tourist eVisa is an official travel authorization that allows travelers to visit the country. This visa permits you to travel to the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for short tourism or business trips.

This visa is issued 100% electronically, so South Africans can fill out the UAE visa application from anywhere. You complete the process online without ever stepping into a UAE embassy or consulate and receive your visa confirmation via email.

How long is the UAE Tourist eVisa valid?

Be aware that it is a Single entry visa. It must be used within 60 days after issued and is valid for stays up to 30 days in total.

Requirements for the UAE Online Visa for South Africans

In order to apply for the UAE eVisa, South Africa nationals must provide some documents and information:

• Copy of your valid passport, with an expiry date of at least 6 months from the arrival date in the UAE.
• Passport style photo, no older than 3 months
• A copy of your return flight ticket with travel dates.
• Birth certificate of minor (if applicable).

Application process of the UAE eVisa for South African passport holders

You only need to complete three simple steps to apply for a United Arab Emirates visa online with us. The visa application process won’t take longer than 15 minutes to complete.

• First, fill out the visa application on our website or mobile app with your personal information and details about your intended stay in the UAE. At this point, you are also asked to choose the processing time that best suits your needs.
• Second, check all the provided information to avoid any mistakes that might delay your application for the UAE visa. If everything is correct, pay the visa fee with a credit or debit card.
• Three, upload clear scans of all the required supporting documents. Then, submit your application.

You will receive a confirmation of the approved visa via email. We recommend that you print your visa confirmation before traveling to the UAE and present it to the authorities at the airport when requested.

We recommend you apply for your visa at least one week before your trip. The prices for our services include the government fee.

Contact us for more information

You can count on us if you have any questions about the UAE visa or need help filling out the UAE eVisa online form. You can reach iVisa’s customer support via online chat or WhatsApp.