Home Affairs is making some big changes that travelers in and out of South Africa should take into consideration. Check it ...

Goodbye paper visas: The Department of Home Affairs has officially launched South Africa’s new digital visa system. Minister ...

South Africa has previewed its new AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation system, expected to launch in phases later this ...

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the launch of a new digital visa system designed to streamline applications and strengthen national security.

Testing of the system begins at the end of September. A pilot will go live in October for delegates from China, India, ...

Home affairs is moving to scrap paper-based visa applications with the launch of a new electronic travel system.

Today, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, presented the Department’s brand-new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s ...

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting ...