South Africa’s government recently launched the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) as part of a new tourism initiative aimed at boosting visitor numbers from India and China. The scheme is designed to make the visa application process easier and faster for tourists from these countries, addressing the relatively low number of Chinese visitors to South Africa compared to other destinations like Australia.
Faster Visa Processing
Dedicated Processing Team
Transparent Evaluation System
Points will be awarded based on
Application Process
Launch and Expansion
The scheme’s success will determine future expansions and adjustments.
Goals for Indian Tourism
90-Day Visa Waiver
Impact on Economy
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | South Africa’s government recently launched the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) as part of a new tourism initiative |
Scheme Name | Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) |
Purpose | Streamline visa process and increase tourism from India and China. |
Key Features |
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Tourism Goals | Increase Indian visitors from 16,000 to 100,000 by year-end. |
Target Countries | India and China |
Economic Impact | A 10% rise in tourism could boost growth by 0.6% and create thousands of jobs. |
Expected Launch | First tourists expected by January 2025 |
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