South Africa set to phase out trusted tour operator scheme: what it means for travellers
Getaway Magazine | 27.03.2026 17:30
South Africa could soon see a major shake-up in the way tourists enter the country. The Department of Home Affairs is preparing to retire the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), a programme designed to simplify visas for group travellers, in favour of a fully digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.