The Republic of South Africa has announced the exemption of UAE nationals from holders of diplomatic, private and ordinary passports from the visa prior to the entry into force of the exemption decision, which came from the decision of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, effective from Thursday where citizens can travel To the Republic of South Africa without prior visas, stay there for up to 90 days.
South Africa's Ministry of Internal Affairs has instructed that guidance be disseminated through immigration agencies across the country and its embassies worldwide.
Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, praised South Africa's announcement to exempt UAE nationals from the visa, stressing the distinguished friendly relations of cooperation between the two friendly countries.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed that the initiative of the South African government to exempt UAE nationals from holders of diplomatic, private and ordinary passports from prior visas is an important achievement in addition to the list of achievements of UAE diplomacy led by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan And international cooperation.
His Excellency added that the decision to exempt UAE nationals from the pre-entry visa reflects the strong relations between the two countries, in addition to enhancing new opportunities for business, trade and investment.
Al Mazrouei explained that this exemption is part of the diplomatic and consular efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation aimed at enhancing the UAE's position at the global level. With those countries by enhancing cooperation in the fields of tourism, economic and investment on the other.
Al Mazrouei pointed out that the UAE national is the main priority in the concerns of the wise leadership that works to achieve happiness for the citizens. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation pointed out that the exemption of UAE citizens from the visa to the Republic of South Africa reflects the UAE's position on the international scene and its respect and confidence, as well as the keenness of the friendly South African government to strengthen relations with the UAE and promote interests Common in various fields.