Nigeria: No Visa Restrictions On Nigerians - South African Envoy
[Vanguard] The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
The South African Consulate in Lagos has denied claims that they have halted visa issuance for Nigerians due to anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Prof. Bobby Moroe, Consul General of South Africa, confirmed this during a round-table discussion organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs with the theme "South Africa's Xenophobia in Comparative Perspective."
Moroe emphasized that visa applications would not be denied to eligible applicants, stating that Nigerians would continue to receive visas for tourism and other legitimate reasons. He also clarified that Nigerians would not face discrimination under the current circumstances, and visa rejections would only occur if applicants fail to meet the visa requirements.
Additionally, Moroe announced the introduction of South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital system aimed at simplifying and expediting travel authorisation for potential visitors. This online system reduces documentation needs and streamlines the traditional visa application process, allowing applicants to submit their requests via their mobile devices, making the procedure faster, safer, and more convenient.
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