Ayra Starr denied visa over wrong certificate — S’African envoy
South African envoy clarifies why Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was initially denied a visa to South Africa, citing an inappropriate yellow fever certificate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-denied-visa-over-wrong-certificate-safrican-envoy/
South African Consul-General Prof Bobby Moroe revealed that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr initially failed to obtain a visa for South Africa due to submitting an incorrect yellow fever certificate. Moroe clarified the situation in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, stating that the visa rejection happened in February 2024 and was not a recent issue as previously reported.
The controversy resurfaced after rumors circulated that Starr and her team were denied entry visas, leading to a meeting between the South African mission and her team to clarify the requirements. Moroe emphasized that the rejection was due to the incorrect certificate submission, not Starr's personal status or the country's visa policy.
He mentioned that the matter was resolved amicably, and Starr was granted a one-year visa to perform in South Africa in 2024. The clarification aims to dispel claims of visa restrictions on Nigerians traveling to South Africa and highlight that visa decisions are based strictly on meeting the country's requirements.
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