Child immigration regulation
Travel bodies monitor impact of new visa regulations
There has been a drop in air ticket sales to South Africa since the implementation of the stricter laws.
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Home Affairs: Tourism industry should blame itself for low numbers
The dept says the tourism industry deliberately caused confusion about the new visa regulations.
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‘Not all diplomats understand new visa rules’
Provincial officials say the new policy has derailed an Indian tour group's plans to travel to the country.
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No turbulence so far as new visa laws take effect
Several families departing from SA told Eyewitness News that they faced no major issues.
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New visa regulations kick in today
There is no sign yet that new visa regulations are impacting flights in and out of South Africa.
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'New visa rules will threaten the economy'
The new Act will come into effect from 1 June & one of the regulations requires children under 18 to produce an unabridged birth certificate when travelling. EWN spoke to affected tourism bodies & Home Affairs to get a clearer picture.
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Dept denies ignoring tourism industry on new visa rules
From Monday, children entering or exiting South Africa will need to have their unabridged birth certificates.
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SA tourism to be ‘badly hit’ by new visa rules
Sun International expects markets to be down by at least 60% percent when new regulations come into effect.
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New SA visa regulations have airlines in a frenzy
Virgin Atlantic expects to have to turn passengers away when the new rules come into effect next week.
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New visa regulations to be implemented in current form
Malusi Gigaba says the regulations are necessary to obtain full details of who enters and exits the country.
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WC govt to meet with Minister over immigration bill
The amended immigration regulations will make it difficult for foreigners to travel to the country.
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Zimbabweans in SA hit by immigration laws
The law that requires foreigners to return home & reapply affects 250,000 Zimbabweans.
