Just a few minutes on a smartphone — Ukrainians will be among the first to be able to obtain visas to South Africa under the new system

The Republic of South Africa has simplified its visa regime with Ukraine. As Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported, it now takes 24 hours to obtain a visa instead of two months, UNN reports. Another country has simplified its visa regime with Ukraine—this time, the Republic of South Africa. Obtaining a 90-day visa, which previously took two months and two (!) trips to neighboring Poland, is now a matter of just a few minutes on a smartphone, after which the person is supposed to receive the visa within 24 hours under the new ETA visa system — Sybiha reported. According to him, Ukraine became one of the first countries to gain access to this system. The first visas have already been issued. Sybiha thanked the government of South Africa and my colleagues Ronald Lamola and Leon Schreiber for this decision. We look forward to new positive steps — the Foreign Minister of Ukraine concluded. South Africa is ready to host a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia 24.09.25, 19:13 • 3484 views