UAE visa for South African citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter United Arab Emirates for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | United Arab Emirates e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | United Arab Emirates visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available |
United Arab Emirates tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Arab Emirates.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Arab Emirates.
If you are looking for United Arab Emirates visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Arab Emirates nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
United Arab Emirates visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Arab Emirates diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to United Arab Emirates from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2014 | 134,726 | N/A |
2015 | 145,018 | 7.64% |
2016 | 157,426 | 8.56% |
2017 | 169,270 | 7.52% |
2018 | 176,674 | 4.37% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Arab Emirates & South Africa comparison
United Arab Emirates's area is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 14.51 times bigger than United Arab Emirates.
As of May 2024, United Arab Emirates's population is ~10.4 million people - 51,968,285 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted United Arab Emirates & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
United Arab Emirates | South Africa | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 10,377,009 | 62,345,294 | 52.0 million fewer people live in United Arab Emirates than South Africa |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 101 | 124 | United Arab Emirates has 23 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 128 | 67 | United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit 61 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 127 | 197 | UAE hosts 70 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to United Arab Emirates in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting United Arab Emirates in 2018 was approximately 176,674.
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