South Africa will reform its visa regime to make trips to the country easier for Chinese travelers, according to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
With its untamed beauty and rich cultural diversity, Africa has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Chinese tourists, with South Africa, known as the "Rainbow Nation," one of the top highlights.
During the 2024 Summit of the Forum on
China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Ramaphosa told reporters at
a press conference that his country will consider visa-free entry for
Chinese tourists, assuring Chinese people with their own passports can
travel much more easily to South Africa.
"We are going to reform our visa regime, and China is an important tourist market for us as South Africa. And we'd like to see more and more Chinese people coming. And that fits in very well with the people-to-people relationships that we want to have. So yes, we are going to make sure that Chinese people with their own passports can be able to visit South Africa. And the businesspeople from China also raised their own challenges. So it is an important reform area for us as a government. And we did say we are going to address this and ensure that we ease the visa restrictions or requirements that exist at the moment," Ramaphosa said.
Held in Beijing from Wednesday to Friday, the 2024 FOCAC summit attracted over 50 African leaders, who highlighted the common pursuit of China and African countries in realizing modernization.
During the summit, both sides unanimously adopted two important documents -- a declaration on jointly building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, and an action plan of the FOCAC for the next three years.
Source: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4141136-south-africa-to-ease-visa-requirements-for-chinese-travelers-president
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