Travellers to pay R500 for South Africa’s electronic travel authorisation
Travellers from countries that need a South African visa but are currently exempt from paying the visa application fee will still have to use the ETA system and will pay only the R500 processing fee.
How the R500 charge will work for ETA Schreiber said visa-exempt travellers who voluntarily elect to utilise the ETA platform for an enhanced, streamlined and more convenient travel experience will also be liable for the R500 processing fee.
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 or purposes, without the need for a traditional or’s visa.
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