Do South Africa citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

South Africa citizens get a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates, valid up to 90 days.

How long can South Africa citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?

The maximum stay is 90 days per entry.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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Get your United Arab Emirates visa at the border

Since 2019, South African passport holders get free 90-day visa on arrival in the UAE — one of the strongest entitlements an African passport carries.

Cost

Free

Processing

On arrival

Max stay

90 days

Entries

multiple

What you'll need

✓ Passport valid 6+ months

✓ Return ticket

Apply on official portal

Verified 25 April 2026 · Source: UAE-SA mutual visa-free agreement, 15 August 2019 ● live

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Visa rules change. We'll let you know if United Arab Emirates's policy moves.

Other destinations for South Africa passport holders

→ Zimbabwe visa free → Kenya eta → Mauritius visa free → Turkey evisa → United Kingdom sticker → Germany sticker

Other passports going to United Arab Emirates

Zimbabwe → evisa Kenya → evisa

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