Effective June 25, 2026, the United Arab Emirates will grant visas on arrival to ordinary passport holders from the Republic of South Africa and their accompanying family members who hold valid residence permits issued by the United States, a European Union member state, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Canada, or New Zealand. This initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to facilitating travel and reinforcing its position as a global destination for tourism, business, and investment.
