{"id":102315,"date":"2017-12-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/dubai-visa-application-for-south-africans\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:42","slug":"dubai-visa-application-for-south-africans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/dubai-visa-application-for-south-africans\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Dubai Visa for South Africans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64582\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/dubai-visa-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"dubai visa application guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever longed to catch the breath-taking sights offered from the top of Burj Khalifa in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-dubai\">Dubai<\/a>? Or are you thinking of having a thrilling time in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/abu-dhabi\/flights\">Abu Dhabi<\/a>\u2019s branded theme park of Ferrari World? The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/uae\/flights\">United Arab Emirates<\/a> offers far more attractions than this! To make your dream of exploring this destination a reality, read this guide on how to apply for a Dubai visa!<\/p>\n<p>This guide will explain the Dubai visa application process in South Africa. You will need to apply at the UAE Embassy in Pretoria or one of VFS Global\u2019s Visa Processing Centres in South Africa. You can also apply online with VFS Global\u2019s website, through Emirates or with Etihad. The earliest you can apply for a UAE visa is 3 months before you travel.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Please note this process is applicable to South African passport holders<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Visas to Apply for:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64592\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/dubai-visa-types.jpg\" alt=\"dubai visa types\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">\n<p>There are 7 Dubai visa types. The nature of your visit will determine which visa is suitable for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan to spend less than 4 days in the United Arab Emirates, apply for the <strong>96-hour visa<\/strong>. This also serves as a transit visa, and if your layover is at least 8 hours in the UAE, you will need this visa.<\/li>\n<li>Are you spending less than 30 days in the UAE? Then you can apply for the <strong>30-day short-term visa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the event that you need to leave the country and return, you can get the <strong>multi-entry short-term visa<\/strong>. This visa entitles you to stay up to 30 days per visit.<\/li>\n<li>Are you travelling to any of the seven Emirates for a series of events? You should apply for the <strong>90-day long-term visa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If your travels in and out of the UAE end up taking longer than a month, apply for the <strong>multi entry long term visa<\/strong>. This visa lets you make many entries into the country at 90 days per stay. This visa is also applicable if you\u2019re travelling in and out of the United Arab Emirates for business.<\/li>\n<li>Should you be a GCC resident (Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE), you can apply for the <strong>30-day (GCC Resident) visa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re travelling with a GCC resident, you are welcome to apply for the <strong>30-day (GCC Accompanied) Visa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You will not need a visa if you are passing through the UAE and your layover is less than 8 hours. But you will need to remain at the airport until your next flight.<\/li>\n<li>For more information on the different types of Dubai visas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/free-visa-quote\">get a free visa quote with Visa Box<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Validity<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">\n<p>All UAE visas are valid for 60 days from the date of issue to enter Dubai. This excludes the <strong>96-hour visa<\/strong>, which is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.<\/p>\n<p>Your passport will also need to be valid for at least six months after your departure from the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>The processing time for each visa type is 3-4 working days.<\/p>\n<p>Are you applying via Emirates, Etihad, or VFS Global? You will receive your visa via the email you applied with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2>Visa Costs:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64593\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/dubai-visa-costs.jpg\" alt=\"dubai visa costss\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prices of the various visa types depend on which company you use to apply for your Dubai visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96-hour visa:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 760 \u2013 R 980<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day short term visa (single entry):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 1,232 \u2013 R 1,370<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day short term visa (multi entry):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 2,400 \u2013 R 2,730<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-day long term visa (single entry):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 2,840 \u2013 R 4,520<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-day long term visa (multi entry):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 6,510 \u2013 R 6,390<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day (GCC Accompanied):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 1,215 &#8211; R 1,515<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day (GCC Resident):<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 1,215 &#8211; R 1,515<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The VFS Global Dubai processing centres have payment facilities. Should you be applying through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/before-you-fly\/visa-passport-information\/uae-visas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates website<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/uaevisas.etihad.com\/echannels\/web\/client\/etihad\/index.html#\/dashboard?lang=en\">Etihad website<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can pay online<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Dubai Visa Requirements:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">\n<p>All UAE visa types require the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The completed <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ek.aero\/downloads\/ek\/pdfs\/Visa\/27590_visit_visa_app_form_eng.pdf\">application form<\/a> (a form is also available on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaivisa.net\/southafrica\/Pdf\/SouthAfrica-VAF-150416.pdf\">VFS Global<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Copy of flight ticket<\/li>\n<li>Two colour photographs with white backgrounds (size: 4.3 cm x 5.5 cm)<\/li>\n<li>Colour copy of passport (must be valid for at least six months after your departure from the UAE)<\/li>\n<li>Letter from the bank stating that you have enough funds to travel to the United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<li>Letter from your employer stating that you are employed with your company and what position you hold<\/li>\n<li>Hotel booking confirmation (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Travel itinerary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Is your 90-day \/ Multi-Entry Long-Term visa application for the sake of visiting family? You will need these documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Host passport copy<\/li>\n<li>Host covering letter<\/li>\n<li>Proof of relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Should you be visiting the UAE for business, you will need the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel confirmation<\/li>\n<li>Company covering letter<\/li>\n<li>Host company invitation letter \/ Host resident permit with passport copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Where to Apply:<\/h2>\n<h3>At the Embassy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uae-embassy.ae\/embassies\/za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy of the United Arab Emirates &#8211; Pretoria<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">992 Arcadia St, Arcadia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+27 12 342 7736 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:uae@mweb.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uae@mweb.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday \u2013 09h00 to 12h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking is available on the premises. Taxis, buses and Uber options are available to get you to the embassy as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Online<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">You can apply online via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvpc.net\/dvpconline\/directpassenger\/landing\">VFS Global<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/before-you-fly\/visa-passport-information\/uae-visas\/\">Emirates<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/before-you-fly\/visas\/\">Etihad<\/a>. If you are flying with Emirates, you will need to use the &#8220;Manage your booking&#8221; tool to apply online (your flight ticket is required before applying). You will need your booking reference to start the process. <span class=\"hardreadability\">For VFS Global, you have to finalise the process by paying at one of their processing centres in South Africa (see below)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Dubai Visa Processing Centres<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also apply at these processing centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DVPC \u2013 Johannesburg<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandton City, Office Tower, 2nd floor, Sandton <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">011 783 0410 \/ 011 783 1941 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:infodvpcsa@dubaivisa.net\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infodvpcsa@dubaivisa.net<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday \u2013 08h30 to 12h30; 13h30 to 15h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking is available in the Sandton City mall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DVPC \u2013 Cape Town<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5th Floor, Strand Building, 47 On Strand Street, Cape Town <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">021 423 6573 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:infodvpccpt@dubaivisa.net\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infodvpccpt@dubaivisa.net<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday \u2013 08h30 to 12h30; 13h30 to 15h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited parking bays are available around Strand Building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DVPC &#8211; Durban<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit \u2013 6, Crystal Rock, 16 Solstice Road, Umhlanga Ridge New Town, Umhlanga Ridge <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">031 584 7153 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:infodvpcdur@dubaivisa.net\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infodvpcdur@dubaivisa.net<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday \u2013 08h30 to 12h30; 13h30 to 15h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking is available at\u00a0Crystal Rock.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note that these Dubai visa processing centres are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and South African Public Holidays.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>How to book an appointment<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/dubai-visa-how-to-apply.jpg\" alt=\"dubai visa application form\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you be visiting the embassy or the Dubai visa processing centres, remember these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re applying online, take note of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the application pages of either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvpc.net\/dvpconline\/directpassenger\/landing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VFS Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/SessionHandler.aspx?pub=\/za\/English&amp;pageurl=\/MYB.aspx&amp;section=MYB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/uaevisas.etihad.com\/echannels\/web\/client\/etihad\/index.html#\/visa\/request\/450\/step1?withException=false&amp;administrativeRegionId=1\">Etihad<\/a> to start applying for your UAE visa (make sure to have your flight ticket with Emirates for this step).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the online application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload copies of your documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fee online via debit\/credit card (Only Visa and MasterCards are accepted).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive a confirmation email once the payment is successful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should your application be successful, a visa copy will be sent to the email you provide in the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With VFS Global, you will need to visit the processing centres afterwards for verification and payment (make sure to have required documentation when doing this).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where to print your documents:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64595\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/dubai-visa-where-to-print.jpg\" alt=\"dubai visa where to print\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get all the required documents for your UAE visa at the following places. They are all situated near to the embassy and the Dubai visa processing centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>In Pretoria:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostNet Eastwood Village<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop 28 Eastwood Village SC,cnr Eastwood &amp;, Pretorius St, Arcadia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">012 342 4390 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:eastwoods@postnet.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eastwoods@postnet.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday \u2013 Friday: 08h00 to 18h00; Saturday: 09h00 to 13h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>In Johannesburg:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostNet Sandton City<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop L38B Ground Floor Entrance 7 Sandton City Rivonia Road &amp;, 5th St, Sandhurst, Sandton<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">011 783 6810 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sandtoncity@postnet.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sandtoncity@postnet.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday \u2013 Friday: 07h00 to 20h00; Saturday: 09h00 to 20h00; Sundays and Public Holidays: 09h00 to 18h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>In Cape Town:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostNet Cape Town Long Street<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop 8, No 2 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">021 418 1630 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:longstreet@postnet.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">longstreet@postnet.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mondays \u2013 Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays \u2013 Fridays: 08h00 to 16h30; Wednesday: 08h30 to 16h30; Saturday: 08h30 to 12h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>In Durban:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jetline<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solstice Rd &amp; Millennium Blvd, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">031 566 4627 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:durban@jetline.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">durban@jetline.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mondays \u2013 Fridays: 08h00 to 17h00; Saturday: 09h00 to 12h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foto First<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop F229, Level 1, Gateway Theatre of Shopping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">031 566 1622 \/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ffgateway@newteltron.co.za\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ffgateway@newteltron.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday \u2013 Thursday: 09h00 to 19h00; Friday \u2013 Saturday: 09h00 to 21h00; Sunday: 09h00 to 18h00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now that you have all you need to know about applying for a Dubai visa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/uae\/flights\">book a flight to the UAE<\/a> with Travelstart! Whether you apply via VFS Global, Emirates or Etihad (which includes a stopover in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/abu-dhabi\/flights\">Abu Dhabi)<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be sure to have a wonderful time exploring this exotic country in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/emirates-flights-to-dubai\">Emirates<\/a> flight to Dubai with popular flight routes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/emirates-flights-from-johannesburg-to-dubai\">Johannesburg to Dubai<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever longed to catch the breath-taking sights offered from the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai? Or are you thinking of having a thrilling time in Abu Dhabi\u2019s branded theme park of Ferrari World? The United Arab Emirates offers far more attractions than this! To make your dream of exploring this destination a reality, read this guide on how to apply for a &#8230; <a title=\"How to Apply for a Dubai Visa for South Africans\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/dubai-visa-application-for-south-africans\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Apply for a Dubai Visa for South Africans\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":102321,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_destination_ratings":[],"_destination_review_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[72,16,31],"tags":[143],"class_list":["post-102315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-travel","category-visa-2","tag-dubai","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dubai Visa Application in South Africa: How to Apply - Travelstart.co.za<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read this guide from Travelstart, on how to apply for your Dubai visa in South Africa. 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