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Through TTOS, vetted and approved tour operators from these countries will be invited to register with the Department. 93,000 Chinese nationals visited South Africa in 2023. Tourist visa applications processed through TTOS will be handled by a dedicated team of adjudicators to “ensure swift and reliable processing”.
South Africa aims to attract more tourists from China and India. A new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) will be launched in January 2025.
Through TTOS, vetted and approved tour operators from these countries will be invited to register with the Department. 93,000 Chinese nationals visited South Africa in 2023. Tourist visa applications processed through TTOS will be handled by a dedicated team of adjudicators to “ensure swift and reliable processing”.
At the moment, Indian tourists account for only 3.9% of all international visitors to South Africa – and China for only 1.8%. The scheme has been warmly embraced by the hospitality industry in South Africa.
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South Africa is among the 5 most visited countries on the continent according to the Home Affairs Ministry, a 10% annual increase in tourism could drive up the nation’s economic growth by 0.6% and create thousands of jobs. The (TTOS) also targets tourists from non-visa-exempt countries, the Department of Home Affairs announced on Sept. 2.
