South Africa Tourism (SAT) has said the country’s e-visa procurement portal has begun operations.
This was disclosed by the SAT Chief Operating Officer, Nomasonto Ndlovu, on Thursday during the country’s roadshow programme held in Lagos.
Ndlovu said that applicants could submit their documents via the e-visa procurement portal, www.dha.gov.za, for processing and acquisition of their visas.
She said the initial cumbersome process of visa procurement which took months, now requires a few days.
“We are very excited that finally there is a solution to our visa procurement system, our problem of inability to process visas faster is now over.
“The portal is now working, there is no need to be travelling around to acquire our visa again, this time, applicants are to upload their documents for the application while they wait a few days to get their visas.
“The e-visa link will be sent to our trade partners for ease of doing business, it is indeed a big win for us,” she said.
Ndlovu said that SAT was excited about the development because it would also fast-track the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
