Over half of e-visa applications are rejected, because they were not processed in time
The poor performance of the home affairs department in the issuing of e-visas is of great concern to Western Cape finance and economic opportunities minister Mireille Wenger, who says this hampers tourism recovery in the country.
Wenger said e-visas were intended to provide a convenient option for visitors to make their applications online, instead of having to visit a South African mission abroad. 14 countries are eligible for e-visa applications: Cameroon, China, the DRC, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Uganda.
“In the report on visa reform, despite already writing to the president in February, confirms as much, and recommends the implementation of a remote working visa with suitable requirements such as proof of employment, a minimum level of income, and health insurance.
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