CIVIC, CONSULAR AND IMMIGRATION UPDATE: SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY ABU DHABI

Due to various health and travel restrictions that are implemented not only in South Africa and the United Arab Emirate but also worldwide, the South African Embassy is, with immediate effect implementing the undermentioned minimum precautionary measures to avoid spreading the COVID-19 / Corina Virus.

Certification / Verification of Copies of Original South African Documentation

• Deliver original documentation on Mondays – collect on Wednesdays
• To submit relevant original South African documentation and applicants’ original passport as well as letter indicating purpose of the request in a sealed envelope with applicant’s full names, contact number and email address on the outside.

Civic Matters (application for birth certificates, ID’s, marriage certificates, passports, police clearance certificates)

• ONLY Wednesday with prior appointments – email request to dha@dirco.gov.za – Embassy will respond with next available appointment.

Commissioner of Oaths – Authentication / Attestations

• ONLY Mondays with prior appointments – email request to dha@dirco.gov.za – Embassy will respond with next available appointment.

End User Certificates

• Deliver original documentation on Mondays – collect on Wednesdays
• To submit relevant original documentation and original Company’s letter indicating purpose of requests.

Permits and Visas

• NO applications will be considered for non-essential visits until further notice
• EMERGENCY applications – applicant to email copy of applicant’s passport, applicants employer’s letter (NOC) and South African invitation to dha@dirco.gov.za – if approved applicant will be provided an appointment to submit documentation.

Travel Consent

• ONLY Mondays – email copies of father, mother, children’s passports, children’s unabridged birth certificates and confirmed flight reservations to dha@dirco.gov.za – Embassy will respond with next available appointment.

Any Other Matters

• Email requests to dha@dirco.gov.za – Embassy will respond by e-mail

The South African Embassy apologises for any inconvenience caused but has an obligation to adhere to the guidelines and instructions of the South African Government, the United Arab Emirates Government and the World Health Organisation.

15 March 2020  – Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.