The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has begun implementation of its electronic visa system (e-Visa) to 15 countries.

The implementation would be released in a phased approach, starting with Kenya and Cameroon, said DHA Chief Director of Port Control, Rika Anker, in a letter to the airline industry on Monday (September 6).

She noted that only short-term e-Visas would be issued initially for a period of 90 days or less. “Other e-Visa categories will be added later during the implementation process.”

Meanwhile, addressing the National Tourism Stakeholder Forum today (September 8), DHA Director of Immigration Services, Phindiwe Mbhele, listed the 15 countries and outlined the process followed to begin implementation.

He said e-Visa activation would start this month and likely conclude in November. The 15 countries are (in order of activation):

• Kenya and Cameroon
• Democratic Republic of the Congo, Philippines and Rwanda
• Ethiopia, Iran and Egypt
• India, Uganda and Mexico
• Pakistan and Nigeria
• China and Saudi Arabia

Source: https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/sa-ready-roll-out-e-visas-15-countries