Eligible travelers will no longer be required to travel with a traditional visa, expediting boarding times through a new digital travel permit system. This means all biometrics and applications will be submitted online, cutting down the time required to go through traditional immigration queues at airports tremendously.

Officially introduced at OR Tambo International Airport, the pilot programme served travellers from China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. The ETA system is now available at Cape Town International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, and Lanseria International Airport, with plans to expand across the nation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said, “This reform will enhance South Africa’s competitiveness as a destination for tourism, business and investment, while supporting more efficient and secure border management.”

Darul Ihsan Media Desk