6126 fraudulent applications blocked as South Africa rolls out ETA
- South Africa launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, a digital immigration platform for foreign travellers.
- Approved ETA applicants can expect to receive their authorisation within 24 hours.
- During the pilot, the system processed 216,204 applications and blocked 6,126 fraudulent ones.
- The ETA is initially available at four airports, including OR Tambo and Cape Town International.
- Eligible visitors can apply digitally for a 90-day extension of their stay.
Cape Town ETC · 89d ago