By Simon Nare
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is thrilled by the successful launch of the first phase of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme, which now allows the application of visas digitally for individuals and groups by tour operators.
As of Wednesday, tour operators can apply for visas digitally for their clients, either individuals or groups, which the minister says will speed up the process and attract tourists to visit the country.
The first phase has targeted tour operators from China and India, which have been identified as the two countries from which the country draws the most tourists.
“We have been working hard with the tourism sector in South Africa, China and India to resolve the visa obstacles and the recent work by the Department of Home Affairs is to be commended.
“The Department of Tourism will use the visa enablers – the Electronic Travel Authorisation, the Trusted Tour
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