ABU DHABI (UAE)
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Visa Requirements
VISAS ARE REQUIRED BY SA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
** Please refer to general United Arab Emirates Requirements if travelling on any other airline **
APPLICANTS TRAVELLING TO ABU DHABI/DUBAI ON ETIHAD AIRWAYS - TOGETHER WITH
TTS, CAN APPLY FOR THEIR UAE VISA ONLINE:
www.ttsuaevisas.com
TT SERVICES:
c/o Blade Express
43 Western Service Road
Wendy Wood
Sandton
Tel: 011 804 6444
Fax: 0866 261 268
E-mail: [email protected]
SA PASSPORT HOLDERS TRAVELLING TO DUBAI ON ETIHAD AIRWAYS:
TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS:
1.Passport to be valid for a minimum of 6 months
2. Colour copy of passport bio page and last page containing details of full name, nationality, date
and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father/legal guardian, name
of mother etc
3.One colour photo with white background. Size 4.3 * 5.5 cm and 80% of face should be visible.
4. Confirmed airticket travelling into Abu Dhabi and onwards from Abu dhabi with Etihad Airways.
Only a round trip ticket will be accepted.
5.Application form completed and signed – to be completed online.
Following "Additional documents" might help you to speed up the visa processing time:
Frequent traveller If you have travelled to UAE in the last one year Entry/exit stamp pages of your
Passport
Invite from your immediate family members :
Invitation Letter
Passport copy
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Valid Residence visa copy of the host
Travel history
Please upload copy of your visa or travel proof, if you have travelled at least once in the last 5
years to/or holding a valid visa for countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, European Union,
Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Canada
Children travelling with parents:
Child having own passport and travelling with parents:
Please upload following documents
Complete the application form
Photograph
Passport copy
Birth Certificate should be in English or Arabic. Please note translated documents should be
attested and attestation should be on the same page
Child details endorsed in parent's passport:
The applicant must upload the copy of the passport where the child details are endorsed
Photograph
Passport copy of parents
Birth Certificate should be in English or Arabic. Please note translated documents should be
attested and attestation should be on the same page
Note: Each applicant has to file a separate application. If your child details are endorsed in your
(Parents) passport please use “Accompanied applicant” option to enter your child details.
Important Instructions:
Dependants of the Applicants:
Dependants are defined as Spouse/ Children below 21 years of age / Parents above 60 years of
age. Supporting Documents proving the relation status has to be enclosed by guest
For minor/Married women:
Photo ID of parents/ husband. Copy of the host passport / residence visa
Please note the immigration department will consider applications from minors or students only if
they are travelling with parents . Only machine readable Passports will be accepted. E-visa
sponsored By Etihad cannot be extended.
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TRANSIT VISA REQUIREMENTS:
*Transit visa applies to transit passengers stopping at Abu Dhabi International Airport for more
than 8 hours and not exceeding 4 calender days. It cannot be extended and is a single entry.
Same requirements as tourist visa plus :
-Etihad Airways confirmed airticket
- Confirmed onward booking to 3rd destination
- Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months
- Confirmed hotel reservation
FOR VISA TYPES AND FEES SEE WWW.TTSUAEVISAS.COM
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Travel Health
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, the United
Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. In recent years,
the country has rocketed to the forefront of the international tourism stakes.
Capital:
Abu Dhabi City (AUH)
Currency:
UAE Dirham (AED)
Language:
Arabic. English is widely understood.
Dialling code from
SA:
+ 971
Time Zones:
UTC/GMT +4 hours (2 hours ahead of South Africa)
Public Holidays
2017:
Jan 1; Apr 24; May 25; Jun 25, 27-28; Aug 31; Sep 1-3, 21;
Nov 30; Dec 2
Side of the Road:
Right
Best Time to go:
November – April
Best For:
Shopping
Plugs:
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Square three-pin plugs are widespread.
Drinking Water:
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but is
provided due to desalination therefore visitors may preferred
bottled water.
Health:
There are adequate and well-equipped medical facilities,
however visitors are required to pay for these services.
Comprehensive health insurance is recommended.
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Customs:
United Arab Emirates is a liberal Islamic country and foreign
women can dress as they like, but should dress more
conservatively when out in public areas (shoulders and knees
covered). Swimwear should be reserved for the beach.
Public displays of affection should be avoided. Respect to
religious customs should also be shown during the month of
Ramadan. [Note: in Sharjah, women are not allowed to wear
bathing suits in public]
Local Offences /
Laws:
Homosexuality and adultery are illegal. Non-married couples
are not allowed to share hotel rooms, although this is rarely
enforced. Eating, drinking and smoking in public during
Ramadan is prohibited during daylight hours (visitors are
excluded from this but should do so in private). Drug
trafficking carries severe penalties (certain medications are
banned; please check before travelling with over-the-counter
or prescription medication).
Travel Tips /
Warnings:
If you are travelling with medication, it should be noted that
certain medications are not allowed in the country even with
a prescription. Avoid photographing Muslim women and do
not photograph airports, docks, telecommunications
equipment, government buildings, military and industrial
installations.
Duty Free:
The following items may be imported into the United Arab
Emirates without incurring customs duty:
• 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 500g of tobacco.
• 4L of wine or spirits or 24 cans of beer.
• Goods to the value of AED3,000.
Prohibited Imports:
Narcotics, goods from boycotted countries (eg Israel), ivory,
rhino horn, gambling devices, original engravings, prints or
sculptures, any immoral publications or media contradicting
Islamic teachings, counterfeit currency, and cooked or
homemade food. If you are planning to carry medication into
the country, check with your embassy in advance, as some
common, over-the-counter medicines that are freely available
elsewhere in the world are prohibited in the UAE. Penalties
are severe - you could go to prison if you’re caught.
Prohibited Exports:
Pre-Columbian articles, marine products, unprocessed coral
or turtle shells.
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