Criteria 1: Travel Record
Advisable to submit previous entry stamps to UAE in past 5 years.
A copy of a valid return airline ticket on Emirates Airlines. |
Criteria II: Financial records
Original letter from the Bank to state that the passenger has a Bank Account in South Africa and that they have sufficient funds for their stay in Dubai. |
Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in Dubai on family status
Children under 18 need a consent letter from their parents for travel.
Family or Friends can sponsor a person to visit them in Dubai. |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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Invitation Letter |
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Passport copy of sponsor. |
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Valid Residence visa copy of the host |
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Criteria IV: Accommodation
A copy of booked Accommodation in UAE |
Criteria V: Current Passport
A copy of the BIO Page with the photo in the Passport.
The Passport can be a temporary passport or permanent passport but must be valid for at least 6 months. |
Criteria VI: Original Letter from Employer
A letter from the employer to state the position held, salary and period of leave granted. |
Criteria VII: Photographs
2 colour photographs, clear, size 4.3 cm x 5.5 cm |
Criteria VIII: Repeat Passengers
In case of a Passenger who has availed of a visa from DVPC at least 3 times in the last two years.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Pages exhibiting the entry and exit stamp in Dubai.
Criteria IX: PAYMENT
A cash deposit must be made into NEDBANK Bank account and the cash deposit slip must be presented at time of application. |
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Student Traveling Alone:
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NOC letter from parents. Photo identity of Parents / Guardian. (Pan Card/Passport/Driving License) Student ID card. |
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Hotel / Relative details of address in UAE. |
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Newly Married Couple: ***In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport.
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Marriage Certificate / Notarized Affidavit |
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Foreign passport holders require the following additional documents:
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South African Resident Permit |
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South African Work Permit |
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DVPC South Africa CANNOT process a visa for an unemployed passenger unless they are:
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A Student. |
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A Pensioner. |
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A House wife. |
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A student would require the following additional documents:
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Letter of consent from parents (NOC). |
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Letter from the applicants’ school/institution stating that the applicant is currently studying. |
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Original letter from the parents bank (stating that the parent has sufficient funds for travel to the UAE) |
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A pensioner would require the following additional documentation:
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Letter stating that applicant is a pensioner. |
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Letter from the bank (original letter stating that applicant has sufficient funds to travel to the UAE) |
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A housewife would require the following additional documentation:
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Letter from her husband (stating that he is financially liable for applicant). |
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Original bank letter from either applicant or husband (stating that there is sufficient funds to travel to the UAE) |
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