6126 fraudulent applications blocked as South Africa rolls out ETA

6126 fraudulent applications blocked as South Africa rolls out ETA

South Africa has launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, a digital immigration platform aimed at making travel more efficient while strengthening border security and reducing visa fraud. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the system would transform how foreign travellers apply for authorisation to enter South Africa, with approved applicants expected to receive their ETA within 24 hours. ‘The launch of the ETA represent…

South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation system

South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, a major overhaul of the country’s visa and entry system that is intended to make travel faster and more predictable while strengthening border security. President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the system at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 12 August 2026, describing the reform as part of the government’s wider programme to remove barri…

South Africa ETA now live at four airports

In a step that is set to ease travel, South Africa’s new digital travel system is now available at four airports across the nation as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the Electronic Travel Authorisation at the O R Tambo Airport at Johannesburg, the largest airport in the country, earlier this week. In a press statement, the South African Presidency says that the after the launch, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and biometr…