South African government is evolving mechanisms for the speedy clearance of visa applications from India and working on a proposal for introducing E-Visa for Indian tourists to the country, Patricia de Lille, Minister for Tourism, has said.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the just concluded Africa Indaba, the South African tourism fair, recently, Ms. Lille said the first quarter of 2024 witnessed 16,000 Indian visitors reaching the country. The event was organised by South Africa Tourism.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought a joint report from the Ministers of Tourism, Home Affairs and State Security on measures for the speedy clearance of visas. The Tourism Ministry has taken up a proposal for a visa waiver for up to 90 days for passengers from both China and India with the President, she said.
