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African Union (AU)
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Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) |
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| South Africa's Representation in Dubai and the Northern Emirates |
Diplomatic Officials, Dubai:
Mr Fanus Schoeman, Consul-General
Vacant, Consul
Mr Daniel Jacobs, Consul: Political
Ms Sanet Jacobs, Consul (Administration)
Ms Elsie Huma, Vice-Consul
Attached Departments:
(a) Department of Trade & Industry:
Mr Sudhir Mannie, Consul: Economic
(b) Department of Home Affairs:
Mr Klaas Mahlangu, Consul: Immigration & Civic Services
HOW THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL CAN AND CANNOT HELP YOU ABROAD
Should South African citizens encounter serious problems whilst abroad, the Consulate-General (Mission) should be contacted for advice.
What the Mission can do:
CONSULAR INFORMATION
URGENT NOTICE:
Please take note: The Consular Official will be available at the South African Consulate-General in Dubai to act as the Commissioner of Oath on a Monday and Thursday - please contact the Consular Official on Tel: (04) 3975-222 ext. 105 or the Consular Clerk on Tel: (04) 3975-222 (ext. 103) to schedule an appointment.
(If the Consular Official is not available telephonically, please leave a clear message with your name, contact details and reason and your call will be returned, as soon as possible!)
Consular Services:
- Police clearance (only finger prints).
- Issue letter for local Traffic Department to clarify code on valid South African driver’s license.
- Issue certificate of authentication.
- Certify and witness signatures.
- Assist with arranging for next of kin to be notified of an accident, illness or death and advise them on procedures.
- Supply a list of local doctors / lawyers.
- Assist South African citizens during extreme emergencies such as natural disasters and civil unrest.
- Supply advice for the transferal of funds from the next of kin for citizens in financial distress abroad at their request.
- Contact and visit South African citizens in prison at their request and assist with arrangements for the transfer of funds from the next of kin to the detainee.
- Warden System.
Immigration & Civic Services:
- Process passport applications and issue temporary passports.
- Re-issue of a South African identity document.
- Registration of a South African birth / death (abroad) - (new born babies, as well as late-registrations).
- Amendments - Change of surname and/or forenames (minors & adults).
- Rectifications of birth registrations, identity documents and/or passports.
- Issue letter to confirm marital status (letter of no impediment).
- Issue of marriage/birth/death certificates.
What the South African Mission cannot do:
- Obtain visas, work/study/residence permits in other countries.
- Act as an employment agency.
- Pay for medical attention received, legal fees/ fines, hotel or transport accounts, or become involved in any disputes arising from these expenses.
- Arrange for hotel/travel bookings or private meetings.
- Give legal advice, initiate court proceedings or intervene in court proceedings.
- Obtain a prisoners release.
- Obtain special treatment for South African citizens in hospitals, jails and in their general dealings with the local authorities, than what is provided for local citizens.
- Attend to banking/financial arrangements on behalf of members of the public.
- Assist dual nationals in their country of second nationality.
- Store luggage.
- Facilitate/advice on household removal procedures (furniture, cars, pets, general import duty information).
- Obtaining a new format South African Drivers’ License.
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