South Africa implements points-based work visa, remote work visa, and plans to digitize visa system, shifting from previous xenophobic policies.

South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, has announced significant visa reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers and tourists. These changes include a points-based work visa system and a remote work visa, moving away from previous xenophobic policies. Additionally, the country plans to digitize its visa system within five years to address a backlog of 306,000 applications, reduce fraud, and improve processing speeds, all to stimulate economic growth.

October 03, 2024
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