South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), marking a major step towards the digital transformation of the country’s visa and immigration system. The platform was officially launched at OR Tambo International Airport on August 12, 2026, by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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The Department of Home Affairs has published draft regulations proposing a R500 fee for South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital authorisation that allows prospective travellers from eligible visa-required countries to travel to South Africa for tourism or visitor purposes, without the need for a traditional visitor’s visa.