| 词条 | Visa policy of South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 释义 |
The visa policy of South Africa is how the South African government determines who may and may not enter their country. Visitors to South Africa must obtain a visa from one of the South African diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries, in which case they get what is called a "Port of Entry Visa". Visitors who require a visa must apply in person and provide biometric data.[1] All visitors must hold a passport valid for 1 month after departure and with one blank page (two if a visa is required).[2] In December 2016, it was announced that South Africa will review its visa policy in accordance with the principle of reciprocity.[3] In March 2018, it was announced that South Africa will pilot the first phase of the e-visa system by 31 March 2019.[4] In September 2018, it was announced that citizens of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the State of Palestine, Belarus, Georgia and Cuba will be able to visit South Africa visa-free.[5] An e-visa pilot programme will begin in New Zealand[6] by April 2019. Furthermore, nationals of São Tomé and Príncipe, Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, Tunisia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will also be able to travel visa-free to South Africa for short stays, after visa waiver agreements are finalised. [7] Visa policy mapVisa exemptionsNationals of the following countries can enter South Africa without a visa:[8] 90 daysNationals of the following 48 countries/territories who hold valid national passports are not required to obtain South African visas for visits of up to 90 days: 2 – the maximum stay is 90 days per year. 3 – for British Citizens, British Overseas Territories citizens and British Nationals (Overseas) (30 days) only. 30 daysCitizens of the following 28 countries/territories who hold valid national passports are not required to obtain South African visas for visits of up to 30 days:
Diplomatic, service and official passportsCitizens who are holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of the following countries do not require visas for visits of the indicated period and transit for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): 2 – 30 days Visa exemption agreement was signed with Mali but not yet ratified.[16] Eligible international organizationsIndividuals holding the following travel documents are not required to obtain South African visas for visits of 90 days or less:
Staff members of SADC who travel on SADC laissez-passer are exempt from visa requirements for bona fide official business visits of 90 days or less and transit.
Visa typesVisas issued by South Africa are for:[17]
Temporary residence visas issued by South Africa are:[18]
Overstay consequencesAccording to the amended South African Immigration Act 13 of 2002, foreign nationals overstaying the expiry of their South African visas will be determined “undesirable” and, consequently, face being banned from the Republic for a period of up to 5 years.[19] MinorsFrom 1 June 2015, all minors under the age of 18 travelling in and out of South Africa must hold, in addition to their passport, an unabridged birth certificate[20] with particulars of both parents. The requirement applies to both domestic and foreign citizens. If the child is travelling with only one parent, an affidavit with the absent parent's consent is required. If the child is travelling with another adult and without both parents, an affidavit with consent of both parents must be produced. An unaccompanied minor, in addition to holding an affidavit and birth certificate, must provide the requisite information of the local South African host.[21][22] The rule has been widely criticized by the tourism industry, but officials claimed that the rule was implemented to fight widespread human trafficking and unilateral child custody abuse in South Africa.[23][24] By October 2016 over 13,000 tourists had been prevented from entering the country due to the unabridged birth certificate requirement, thus having a negative impact on the economy.[25] In September 2018 the Cabinet announced that they intend on scrapping this controversial requirement for children travelling.[26] Visitor statisticsMost visitors arriving to South Africa were from the following countries of nationality:[27][28]
See also{{Portal|South Africa}}{{Wikivoyage|South Africa}}
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/new-visa-rules-will-hurt-tourism-da-1.1707884#.U6hYw7HLNEM|title=New visa rules will hurt tourism: DA – IOL News|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018}} {{Visa policy by country}}{{Visa Requirements}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index.php/countries-exempt-from-sa-visas|title=Department of Home Affairs – Exempt Countries|website=www.home-affairs.gov.za|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thesouthafrican.com/dha-revokes-visa-free-travel-for-new-zealand-nationals-but-thats-just-the-beginning/|title=DHA revokes visa free travel for New Zealand nationals, but that’s just the beginning|first=Ezra|last=Claymore|date=14 December 2016|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 4. ^[https://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/233185/electronic-visas-to-be-piloted-in-south-africa/] 5. ^ 6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.southafricavisa.com/e-visa-south-africa-launch/|title=South African new e-visa will be piloted in New Zealand by 31 March 2019|website=www.southafricavisa.com|accessdate=20 March 2019}} 7. ^ 8. ^{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=ZA|accessdate=1 April 2017}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201704200796.html|title=Southern Africa: Mozambique and South Africa Extend Visa Waiver Period|date=20 April 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018|via=AllAfrica}} 10. ^[https://concordia.itamaraty.gov.br/detalhamento/4307] 11. ^https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2010/02/monstate.pdf 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/angola-south-africa-entry-visa-free-exemption-a-big-boost-for-tourism-trade-investment-in-the-cape/|title=Angola-South Africa entry VISA free exemption a big boost for tourism, trade & investment in the Cape|first=Caryn|last=Edwards|date=24 November 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=BE69228FAB8333ED&sms=5D7D92A0DD1CC9C2&s=AE7D45272E92DBE9|title=中華民國(台灣)外交部全球資訊網|first=|last=外交部|date=12 July 2017|website=中華民國外交部 – 全球資訊網 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.suedafrika-botschaft.at/en/visa-consular.html|title=Visa & Consular – South African Embassy and Permanent Mission in Vienna|first=RIC Media – Enrica Hölzinger,Patrick|last=Gschwind|website=www.suedafrika-botschaft.at|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.traveller24.com/TravelPlanning/VisaInfo/dha-announce-new-visa-regulations-for-new-zealand-travellers-20161213|title=New Zealand travellers now need visas to enter SA – DHA|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 16. ^https://africandailyvoice.com/en/2019/02/06/south-africa-and-mali-sign-reciprocal-l-visa-waiver-agreement/ 17. ^{{cite web|title=Types of Visas|url=http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas|publisher=Department of Home Affairs}} 18. ^{{cite web|title= Types of Temporary Residence Visas|url=http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-temporary-permits|publisher=Department of Home Affairs}} 19. ^{{cite web|title=Overstay Visa South Africa|url=http://www.savisas.com/visa-overstay-appeals/|accessdate=7 October 2015}} 20. ^{{Cite web|title = Travelling with children to or from South Africa? Child Visa Checklist app helps|url = http://www.drivesouthafrica.co.za/child-visa-checklist/|website = Drive South Africa|accessdate = 2015-10-15}} 21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.travelstart.co.za/lp/travel-tips/unabridged-birth-certificate-for-minors|title=Unabridged Birth Certificates – Travelstart.co.za|website=www.travelstart.co.za|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 22. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.enca.com/opinion/how-travel-children-and-out-sa|title=How to travel with children into and out of SA|website=www.enca.com|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 23. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.biznews.com/grubstreet/front-pages/2015/05/22/the-sorry-messy-unabridged-birth-certificate-saga-sa-front-pages-fri2015-05-22/|title=The sorry, messy unabridged birth certificate saga: SA front pages, 2015-05-22|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 24. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/South-Africas-new-rules-on-travelling-with-children-may-deter-families/|title=South Africa's new rules on travelling with children 'may deter families'|first=Chris|last=Leadbeater|date=4 February 2016|publisher=|accessdate=8 March 2018|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}} 25. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/new-visa-rules-13-000-denied-entry-into-sa-2085274|title=New visa rules: 13 000 denied entry into SA {{!}} IOL|access-date=2016-11-04}} 26. ^https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/272907/more-details-on-south-africas-new-visa-rules-revealed/ 27. ^Tourism 2017, pages 37–44 28. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=Report-03-51-02&SCH=6340|title=Publication – Statistics South Africa|first=Statistics South|last=Africa|website=www.statssa.gov.za|accessdate=8 March 2018}} 2 : Visa policy by country|Foreign relations of South Africa |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。