How South Africa’s proposed R500 ETA fee could affect African travellers

Travellers from across Africa could soon face an additional cost when visiting South Africa if the country’s proposed R500 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) processing fee is approved. How South Africa’s proposed ETA fee would workUnder the draft regulations, travellers applying through South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform would pay a R500 processing fee. Which African travellers could be affected by South Africa’s proposed ETA fee? How the proposed ETA fee could increase travel costsIf approved, the additional R500 processing fee would increase the upfront cost of travelling to South Africa for many visitors. When South Africa’s proposed ETA fee could take effectThe proposed R500 fee remains subject to public consultation.