United Arab Emirates
South African Consulate General in Dubai
Complete guide to the South African Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Passport services, visa applications, citizenship, birth registration, and consular assistance for South Africans.
Contact Information
Address
Khaleed bin al Waleed Street, New Sharaf Building, 3rd Floor, Bur Dubai
Phone & Email
Phone: +971 4 3975 222
Email: dubai.consular@dirco.gov.za
Emergency: +27 12 351 1000
Opening Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 08:00-15:00 (by appointment)
Appointments
All consular services are by appointment only. Contact the mission to book.
Services Available
Passport Services
- New passport applications
- Passport renewals (via VFS Global)
- Child passport applications
- Emergency Travel Certificates
- Doorstep delivery (Dubai)
Identity Documents
- Smart ID card applications (Live Capture available)
- ID document services
- Temporary ID certificates
Civil Registration
- Birth registration (SA citizenship by descent)
- Marriage registration
- Death registration
- Unabridged birth certificates
Other Services
- Visa applications (visiting SA)
- Citizenship retention applications
- Notarial services
- Document authentication
South Africans in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is home to estimated at 80,000-100,000 South Africans. Major communities exist in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Consulate General serves as a vital link to home for passport, citizenship, and consular services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Passport renewals are processed through VFS Global. Book an appointment at a VFS centre, submit documents and biometrics, and wait ~5 weeks for processing. Doorstep delivery is available in Dubai since November 2025.
Yes, all consular services at the South African Consulate General in Dubai are by appointment only. Contact the mission by email at dubai.consular@dirco.gov.za or by phone to schedule your visit.
Yes, if your child was born in United Arab Emirates and at least one parent is a South African citizen, you can register the birth at the Consulate General. Bring the original united arab emirates birth certificate, parents' SA IDs/passports, and completed DHA-24 form. Processing takes approximately 4 months.