The move concretises the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa to relax visa regulations to make it easier for tourists to visit the country with the aim of boosting the tourism sector – with the ultimate goal of job creation.
The committee has registered its support for this move and
recognises its importance and potential contribution for economic growth and
job creation.
The committee has urged the department, together with sister departments such
as the Department of Tourism, Brand SA, and the Department of International
Relations and Cooperation to communicate extensively the new requirements, to
reverse the effects of the previous regulations that were a concern to
tourists.
The committee will in the near future engage the department on the impact of
the changes to the regulations and where the department hopes to further
explore in efforts to have entry friendly requirements that are also able to
ensure the security of the country.
Image (Dr Aaron Motsoeledi signed a waiver to allow foreign children to visit our shores without additional documents).
