South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation

Major new visa system coming to OR Tambo International Airport

South Africa is set to take a major step towards modernising its immigration system with the official launch of its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform at OR Tambo International Airport this August. The system, which will be launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber on 12 August, is expected to make travelling to South Africa faster, simpler and more secure for eligible international visitors. …

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government's efforts to modernise the country's immigration system through digital technology.

South African President to launch ETA system on August 12

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, is set to officially launch the country’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government’s efforts to modernise the country’s immigration system through digital technology. In a press statement, South African Presidency says that the launch will take place at OR Tambo International Airport on August 12, following the successful pilot implementation of the syste…

PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH SA’S ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION: WHAT WILL CHANGE FOR TRAVELLERS?

Thu 06 August 2026: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government’s efforts to modernise the country’s immigration system through digital technology. The launch will take place at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, following the successful pilot […]

Wheels up for Electronic Travel Authorisation visas

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch electronic visas, as Home Affairs targets all visa types by year-end.