Visitors to Dubai flying on Emirates tickets can now apply for the visa in South Africa without having to locate a sponsor in Dubai.

Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the number of South African traveling to Dubai on business or holiday. Dubai has also become a very attractive stopover among tourists & businessman, traveling beyond to America and Europe, India and Australia. Dubai's cosmopolitan flair has made the city immensely popular with discerning travelers.

Emirates, Dubai’s award winning international airline, operate services to Dubai from South Africa.

Emirates have tied-up with VFS Global to set up the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC) in South Africa to assist its passengers in obtaining a Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa to Dubai.

Advantages by applying for visa through Emirates.

• Passengers do not require locating a sponsor in UAE.
• Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa is processed within three working days provided all the documents are found in order.
• Visa is granted electronically - hence passengers do not have to queue up at Visa Delivery Counter at Dubai International Airport upon their arrival; instead they proceed directly to Immigration.

Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa can be applied in 3 steps:

1. Obtain the Visa Application Form from:
   a)Emirates Offices
   b) Dubai Visa Application Center
   c) Download from our website:www.dubaivisa.net
   Photocopy of this form is also accepted.
2. Submit the Application at Dubai Visa Application Centre.
3. Check Visa Status through Emirates PNR.

Please Note:

1. Dubai Immigration is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Tenure of Visas, Tourist (58 days) or 96 Hours (30 days), include the day of arrival and departure