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Medical Visas for Batswana patients going to SA

Source: Mmpegi Online, 16/08/2018

The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs advises
nationals travelling to South Africa for medical purposes to always
obtain Medical Visas before leaving the country.

In an interview with Mmegi, the ministryâ€™s permanent secretary Dr
Temba Mmusi said SA, which is a sovereign state, took the decision and
the basis for the decision was not known.
He stated that in the past, Batswana travelling to South Africa
seeking medical attention were not being expected to obtain Medical Visas.
â€œThe challenges that the two countries encountered due of lack of Visa
application by Batswana who seek medical attention in SA without Visas
are unauthosired stay in RSA medical facilities which is against
international laws and may sour diplomatic relation between Botswana and
RSA together the two countries and Batswana being declared unwelcome
in RSA which means that they will not be able to travel to RSA to
visit, receive service or do business,â€ he said.
Mmusi therefore advised Botswana citizens going to RSA for medical
reasons to apply for medical permits. He highlighted that the
application could be obtained through the South African High
Commission in Gaborone.
â€œProper arrangements should be made with the SA High Commission
offices before departure. Batswana are urged to take heed of this
advice to avoid any inconvenience,â€ he added.

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