South Africa will revolutionise its immigration process by launching a fully digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025 for short-term tourists from visa-required countries.
On October 9th, 2024, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber announced important changes to South Africa’s visa system.
South Africa is set to overhaul its restrictive visa regime in a bid to attract more skilled workers and tourists, marking a significant departure from past immigration policies that have faced criticism for being overly protectionist and xenophobic.
