--- title: "South Africa Visa for UAE Residents — Apply Online | eVisas.io" url: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/south-africa description: "South Africa eVisa and visitor visa for UAE residents — apply online for tourism, business and family visits. Processed by eVisas.io." lang: en --- Image: South Africa — visa for UAE residents (https://api.evisas.io/storage/v1/object/public/country-images/countries/za/1775582087554-tqfxdz.jpeg) For UAE Residents ## South Africa Visa Image: South Africa flag (https://flagcdn.com/w80/za.png) # South Africa Visa for UAE Residents Apply online from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere in the UAE — no embassy visit required. South Africa is a top safari + family-travel destination from the UAE — direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) daily. GCC nationals and most Western passports enter visa-free for 30–90 days. Other nationalities apply via the new South African eVisa system, which eVisas.io supports end-to-end with the right government fee. Apply in Under 1 Min AI Passport Scan Transparent Pricing 1-to-1 Arabic & English Support ## Why UAE Residents Pick South Africa Visa-free entry for GCC nationals and most Western passports up to 30–90 days eVisa for Indian, Pakistani, Egyptian, Filipino and similar passport holders Direct flights from DXB to JNB and CPT on Emirates daily 90-day tourist or business visitor visa Standard turnaround 5–10 working days Government fee shown transparently per nationality before checkout ## Eligibility for UAE Residents 1 Passport valid 30+ days beyond intended departure with 2 blank pages 2 Digital passport-style photo on white background 3 Bank statements covering the trip 4 Valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID for expat applicants 5 Confirmed return ticket and South African accommodation 6 Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country ### Documents You'll Need Valid passport Passport photo UAE / GCC/ Residency ID Flight itinerary** Hotel reservation** Insurance ** Bank statement (Stampted) (last 3 months) Marriage certificate KYC_ South Africa (Check In Documents)* Bank statement (Stamped) (last 3 months) ## Available South Africa Visas Pricing varies by nationality 💰 Nationality-based pricing available Most Popular ### 90 Days Express visa E-Visa 💰 Multi-National Pricing Pricing by Nationality Image: India flag (https://flagcdn.com/w20/in.png) Indian: AED 192.50 🌍 Other: AED 203.00 Select nationality to see specific price 3-4 Business days 90 Days South African eVisa is currently only available for citizens of the following nationalities: This is advisory only; optional files can be added later under Additional Documents. #### What's included - Single entry - 365 days Validity - Digital processing - +2 more features #### Requirements - Valid passport - Passport photo - Flight itinerary** - Hotel reservation** - +4 more requirements ### 30 Days Embassy Visa Docuementation Only Embassy Visa 💰 Multi-National Pricing Pricing by Nationality AED 367.50 🌍 Other: AED 378.00 2-4 Business Days As per Embassy approval South African eVisa is currently only available for citizens which are not eligible for E-visa (in our e-visa option) #### What's included - Single entry - Appointment Letter - Digital processing - +2 more features #### Requirements - Valid passport - Passport photo - UAE / GCC/ Residency ID - Flight itinerary** - +5 more requirements ### 90 Days e-visa E-Visa 💰 Multi-National Pricing Pricing by Nationality AED 152.50 🌍 Other: AED 163.00 6-7 Business days 90 Days #### What's included #### Requirements Image: Speak with a UAE-licensed visa expert for South Africa (https://evisas.io/assets/consultancy-ad-option-5-B7kRsj8g.jpg) Premium Consultancy ### Talk to a UAE-Licensed Visa Expert Available Mon–Sat, 9 AM – 9 PM #### Visa Consultancy — South Africa Expert visa guidance from our team - Personalised eligibility review - Best visa type recommendation - Document preparation guidance - Free hotel & flight reservations for visa application - Expert reply via Email or WhatsApp - 15-min voice call with a visa expert (where applicable) AED 36.75 Service: AED 35.00 VAT (5%): AED 1.75 Response within 24h Expert reviewed ## South Africa Visa for UAE Residents — FAQ ### Can UAE residents apply for a South Africa visa online? ### What documents do UAE residents need for a South Africa visa? ### How long does it take to get a South Africa visa from the UAE? ### Does my nationality affect the South Africa visa fee? ## Other Popular Destinations for UAE Residents - Thailand Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/thailand - Vietnam Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/vietnam - Sri Lanka Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/sri-lanka - Turkey Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/turkey - Georgia Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/georgia - Azerbaijan Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/azerbaijan - Indonesia Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/indonesia - Cambodia Visa for UAE Residents: https://evisas.io/visa-for-uae-residents/cambodia Looking for the full South Africa catalogue? 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