Official source
Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 1 September 2026
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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system allows eligible international travellers to apply online for permission to enter South Africa. The application is processed within 24 hours, and approved applicants receive their authorisation digitally on their smartphone. Upon arrival, biometric verification ensures the traveller matches the identity used in the application.
The document's recorded date is 1 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
GOVNEWS-83966
Opening Date
1 September 2026
If the application is approved, the traveller will receive their ETA within 24 hours, which they can then store directly in the digital wallet on their smart phone.
