South African visa for UAE citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For UAE citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 Days |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for UAE citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding UAE passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Arab Emirates, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of South Africa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now)
- Dubai: The Consulate General of South Africa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to United Arab Emirates for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Arab Emirates traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United Arab Emirates) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 27,817 | N/A |
2009 | 20,335 | -26.90% |
2010 | 23,415 | 15.15% |
2011 | 24,183 | 3.28% |
2012 | 26,645 | 10.18% |
2013 | 27,657 | 3.80% |
2014 | 27,692 | 0.13% |
2015 | 25,822 | -6.75% |
2016 | 29,128 | 12.80% |
2017 | 29,826 | 2.40% |
2018 | 30,369 | 1.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & United Arab Emirates comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of United Arab Emirates is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi). This means United Arab Emirates is 14.51 times smaller than South Africa.
As of March 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 51,968,285 more people than the population of United Arab Emirates.
We have highlighted South Africa & United Arab Emirates’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | United Arab Emirates | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 10,377,009 | 52.0 million more people live in South Africa than United Arab Emirates |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 101 | South Africa has 23 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Arab Emirates. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 128 | South Africa passport holders visit 61 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 127 | South African hosts 70 more foreign missions than United Arab Emirates. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Arab Emirates travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from United Arab Emirates visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 30,369.
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