South Africa's New ETA System: A Digital Key to Modern Entry
South Africa, located in the southwest of the African continent, is set to introduce an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system, a digital key to modernize entry into the country. Initially designed for visa-required nationals, the ETA will eventually replace traditional visas for all tourists.
The ETA, expected to launch by the end of September, allows visa-exempt travelers to request an ETA for entry. It's a digital solution for tourist purposes or short stays, currently limited to nationals of visa-required countries. The system will be activated after user acceptance testing in September.
Initially, the ETA will be available for delegates attending G20 meetings from four member countries requiring a visa to enter South Africa. They can apply for an ETA to arrive at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo or Cape Town International Airport. Once stabilized, the ETA will become the single entry point for tourist visas from all visa-required countries.
The ETA system is a significant step towards modernizing South Africa's entry process. It will initially serve visa-required nationals, with expansion plans to include all tourists in the future. The Ministry of the Interior is leading the project, with the first phase focusing on G20 delegates.
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