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South Africa now relaxes tough visa rules for Kenyans

Source: The Nairobi News, 22/05/2018


Kenyans are set to receive visas on arrival into South Africa in new
rules as the country revises its immigration policy.
South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom revealed the plans on the
sidelines of a travel conference.
He said Kenya is among countries whose citizens will apply for E-Visas
that will be issued upon arrival.
The new policy will exempt more countries from visa requirements when
entering South Africa in a bid to grow its tourism sector.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Kenyans travelling to South Africa have in the past decried stringent
visa requirements prompting a series of meetings by President Uhuru
Kenyatta and former President Jacob Zuma.
South Africa has already eased visa restrictions on Kenyan students.
Stringent visa restrictions by South Africa against Kenyans in recent
years have extended to the issuance of work permits, forcing many
professionals to relocate.
The two countries have been in talks for a while and at some point
Kenya threatened to reintroduce visa application for South African
passport holders before coming into the country


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