The Republic of South Africa has included Ukraine in the list of countries whose citizens can issue Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Mozambique reported, Open4business portal.
The innovation allows citizens of Ukraine to submit an application remotely without personally contacting the South African embassy or visa center. The applicant must register in the electronic system, fill out the questionnaire, upload the necessary documents and a photo.
According to the Ukrainian diplomatic mission, after submitting a complete package of documents, the review of the application should last no more than 24 hours.
At the current stage, ETA is available to Ukrainians for trips to South Africa for tourist or private purposes. The maximum length of stay under such a permit is up to 90 days.
You can use the issued electronic entry permit within 180 days from the date of issuance.
You can submit an application on the official website of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South Africa: South African ETA. The official system confirms the possibility of submitting an application for Electronic Travel Authorization online.
However, at the initial stage, you cannot use ETA at all checkpoints. Entry with an electronic permit is provided through four international airports of the country: O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, Lanseria International Airport and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
It is these airports that are equipped with the necessary systems for checking electronic permits and biometric data of passengers.
The embassy recommends Ukrainians to additionally check the current requirements for ETA and conditions of entry to South Africa before the trip, as the procedure for using the electronic system may change as it progresses. implementation.
The introduction of ETA significantly simplifies the organization of tourist and private trips of Ukrainians to South Africa, since previously obtaining a permit required going through the traditional visa procedure.
