IMMIGRATION ALERTS

South Africa has launched a mandatory electronic customs declaration system for all travellers entering or leaving the country by air, land, sea, or rail, effective July 2026. All travellers—including South African citizens, residents, and foreign nationals—must submit an online declaration via the SARS Traveller Management System or SATMS app within 24 hours of travel. Transit passengers remaining in designated transit areas are exempt.

South Korea has launched a comprehensive set of multilingual digital navigation guides to help foreign visitors navigate public transport, mobile apps, and payment systems. Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese, the visual guides cover transit from Incheon Airport, T-money cards, and using Naver Map and Kakao T – reducing travel anxiety and encouraging exploration beyond Seoul.

South Korea overhauls visa system 2026 – new E‑7‑M K‑CORE for junior college grads, Digital Nomad visa, 35 hrs/week student work, regional F‑2 fast track.

South Africa unveils major immigration overhaul: new visa categories (digital nomad, startup), points-based system, and "First Safe Country" rule approved.

South Korea extends multiple-entry visas for Chinese citizens up to 10 years – 5-year and 10-year options for eligible applicants starting March 2026.

K-ETA 2026: Complete guide to South Korea's Electronic Travel Authorization – requirements, fees (KRW 10,000), processing times (minutes to 72 hours), and who needs it.

South Africa MEETS Visa Scheme 2026 launches today: Bulk digital visa processing for accredited event organizers. Fast-track group applications for conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments.

South Korea E-7 Visa 2026: Full guide for skilled professionals – eligibility by subcategory, updated salary thresholds, step-by-step application, documents, and common rejection reasons.

The Business Visa Recommendation System is a digital platform that allows investors to apply for a DTIC recommendation