Dubai Visa Online South Africa
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers relating to your online UAE (Dubai) tourist visa
Yes, South African citizens need a visa to enter Dubai. We do this application online via our application form.
Any UAE visa issued from any visa company can be verified on the UAE immigration website at this link: http://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
Any UAE visa validity can be checked on the UAE immigration website at this link: http://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
Once your Dubai visa online application has been processed and approved, we will then send your visa to you via e-mail. You then simply print it out and keep a copy with your passport.
No. You are able to obtain the visa online, hassle-free and fast, without being obligated to book your flights and accommodation through our company.
No, this will not affect your application in any way.
Yes, you may enter/exit from any airport within the UAE.
Your passport has to be valid for at least six months in order to be issued with a Visa.
If the Dubai visa application is rejected no fees will be refunded unless it is covered by and meets the terms and conditions.
All Dubai visas issued by the UAE immigration are single-entry tourist visas unless specifically stated. Mutiple-entry visas are also available.
It is valid for 58 days from date of issue until entry. However your period of stay is governed by the dates on your application form. The 48-hr and 96-hr visas have a validity of only 30 days until entry.
The Dubai visa application cost is the same for children and adults.
No, this is an online service. You simply scan the first page of your passport that has the photo and other details and email it to us.
The processing time we take to issue your visa is within 3 working days.
The minimum requirements are a copy of your SA passport and a copy of an ID photo. We request more information based on each application. The passport must at least have 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Dubai.
The fastest way to get a Dubai visa online South Africa is by applying with us.
No, South Africans cannot get a visa on arrival in Dubai.
There is no set amount and you do not have to provide your bank balance for a tourist visa.
You do not need to show money for a tourist visa for Dubai.
You may be liable for a fine for absconding which starts at AED 50 for everyday you overstay and AED3200 for more than 5 days. It is a criminal offense and you could be arrested by police if not clearly communicated by your agent. You could also be blacklisted from entering the UAE again if you did not pay the overstaying fine.
Incomplete or incorrect application, criminal record, insufficient funds, travel history, previously overstayed a visa, inadequate travel plans
We recommend applying within a maximum of 30s days prior to arrival in UAE. This will give you enough room for any changes you may require as the visa is only valid for 58 days once issued.
Generally, we email the UAE tourist visa to you within 3 business days after receiving application. However when an application has some issues this could take longer to resolve with UAE immigration
Yes. This UAE Visa enables you to visit any of the seven emirates that comprise the UAE. Namely Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain
It will be the visa you applied for. Either transit 96 hour tourist visa, 30 days tourist visa or 60 days tourist visa. In some cases we are forced to change to a different visa but it will always cover the period of visit you indicated on the online application form.
Yes, you can apply for a Dubai visa again if your first application was rejected. However, unless your circumstances change, further Dubai visa applications are likely to be rejected as well.
You can apply for a Dubai visa a maximum of 58 days before you travel, and a minimum of 24 working hours before you travel.
No. since the Dubai visa is online and emailed to you there are no courier or other additional charges.
Yes this helps a lot with UAE immigration, please scan in your passport size photo and email it to us in the application form. You may even take a selfie photo with your smartphone. Just make sure the background is plain.
Prices vary depending on type of visa. Please see Visa cost page.
We only require this for a Transit UAE visa application which is the 96 hours/4 day visa
All you need to do is click on “APPLY NOW” anywhere on our website and fill out the dubai visa online south africa application form and submit to us.
It takes 2-3 business days to issue a Dubai visa with us.
You can apply using our online application form.
A 30 day tourist visa to Dubai costs R1700.
We require a copy of your passport and copy of a ID photo.
Visa agents are given a specified number of visa applications on their portal and cannot apply for new visas if a visitor overstays and at times the portal can be blocked as well.
Yes, New rules in 2024 allows for your UAE (Dubai) tourist visa to be extended for 30 days. The additional cost for this visa extension is R5000 and can be done while within the country. You are allowed to extend it once for a maximum of 90 days.
The Dubai golden visa offers long term residency visas. The new system was introduced in 2019 that enables foreign nationals to live, work and study in Dubai without the need of a national sponsor and with 100% ownership of their business. The golden visas are issued for 5 or 10 years and renewed automatically. We do not issue these visas unfortunately.
We are restricted to only applying for Southern African countries that include South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Some of these countries will require additional documentation.