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South Africa extends visa waiver to Ghana, other countries

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In a bid to boost tourism to the country, South Africa is finalising a number of visa waiver agreements with other countries, allowing travellers to enter the country without a visa.
This announcement was made by Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday in Pretoria.
Citizens from countries which will now no longer require a visa to travel to SA include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the State of Palestine, Belarus, Georgia and Cuba.
These countries join the UK, US, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil and Canada whose citizens already have visa waiver agreements.
“We have implemented a visa waiver for all citizens of the Russian Federation and Angola, on 1 April 2017 and 1 December 2017, respectively, to travel to SA without having to apply for a visa,” Gigaba said.
Despite being part of the top 10 overseas tourism market, nationals from China and India still require visa to visit SA. Gigaba, however, said his department is simplifying visa requirements for these countries.
This will include taking biometrics on arrival in SA, which will speed up getting through customs for tourists from China and India as well as allowing visa applications via courier and the issuing of five-year multiple entry visas, Gigaba announced.
“Easing movement in this manner will help in attracting larger number of tourists, business people and families.”
Business people from China and India will also be issued with a 10-year multiple entry visa, given within days of application.
“They do not need to apply in person and can use courier services. This arrangement is meant to attract business people and prospective investors.”

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