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How can I apply for a tourist visa to the UAE?

The Embassy does not process visas for ordinary passports. For a tourist visa, please apply online through Etihad Airways or Emirates Airlines websites. Alternatively, you may contact a trusted travel agent to assist you with the visa application process.

What is the process for attesting degree qualifications for use in the UAE?

To attest educational certificates:
1. Have the certificate certified by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).
2. Authenticate the certified document through DIRCO.
3. Submit the authenticated document along with the Certificate of Authentication from DIRCO to the Embassy for attestation.
Important Notes:
- Proof of payment must accompany the document submission.
- For courier submissions, ensure the courier has a copy of the proof of payment.

What are the costs for attesting certificates and commercial documents, and how can I make a payment?

The cost for attestation is as follows:
- Ordinary documents: AED 150 per certificate.
- Commercial documents: AED 2000 per document.
Payment Methods:
- Pay via card at the Embassy upon submission.
For commercial documents, please send a scanned copy to the Embassy for a quote on the total attestation cost.

How can I have my South African birth, marriage, or death certificate attested for use in the UAE?

To attest birth, marriage, or death certificates for use in the UAE, please follow these steps:
1. Submit the original certificate to DIRCO for authentication.
2. Once authenticated, submit the Certificate of Authentication along with the document to the Embassy for attestation.
3. Include proof of payment when submitting.
Note: Documents cannot be attested without the DIRCO Certificate of Authentication.

What is the procedure for document attestation at the embassy? Do I need an appointment for submission?

To have your documents attested:
1. Ensure your documents are authenticated by the relevant foreign affairs department in the country of origin (e.g., DIRCO).
2. Submit the authenticated documents to the embassy. No appointment is necessary; the embassy accepts submissions and collections Monday to Friday.
3. Only hard copies (stamped and bound by Foreign Affairs) are accepted; soft copies cannot be attested.

Where can I find more information about investing in the UAE?

For detailed information about investing in the UAE, please visit https://www.investuae.gov.ae or email info@investuae.gov.ae.

How safe is it to invest in each one of the seven emirates? What is the difference?

Investment safety in the UAE is consistently ranked highly, with each emirate offering unique opportunities. Abu Dhabi in energy, Dubai excels in trade and finance, Sharjah in cultural industries, Ajman in light manufacturing, Umm Al Quwain in food processing, Ras Al Khaimah in industrial development and Fujairah in shipping and logistics. All these emirates operate under a stable investment environment.

Is the UAE investor-friendly?

The UAE is highly investor friendly, offering a dynamic and diversified market with competitive costs, world-class infrastructure, and a robust regulatory framework.

Currency used?

Rand South Africa

How much cash currency is allowed at the airport?

2000 USD

Medicines allowed to be brought to South Africa.

The necessity to bring a prescription for the medicines that the traveler is in possession of

What are the emergency numbers?

10111

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