South Africa welcomes the first tourist groups from China under the new trusted tour operator scheme (TTO), a digital visa initiative designed to streamline travel for visitors from India and China. did. The group consisting of 15 tourists and tour guides arrived at Cape Town International Airport a few days after the visa application was processed. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Home Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber welcomed the scheme as an important step to boost arrivals from these major source markets.
Released on February 12, 2025, TTO enables pre-approved tour operators from South Africa, India and China, promoting faster visa applications. With only 41,600 people from India and 79,700 from China in 2024, the initiative aims to significantly increase these numbers and supports broader efforts to grow international tourism. Masu. The Tourism Bureau is also promoting additional visa initiatives, including electronic travel approvals and digital nomadic visas, further enhancing accessibility and increasing visitors to South Africa.
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Source: Internal Affairs
