Inbound industry association SATSA has brought attention to an increase in cases of tourists encountering serious difficulties when not carrying their original travel documents.
These incidents not only cause stress and disruption for the tourists but also reflect poorly on our industry as a whole, SATSA stressed in an alert to its members.
SATSA, committed to addressing this growing problem head-on, has compiled an essential guide on travel documentation requirements to help buyers better inform and prepare their clients for their South African adventures.
Sharing this information can help reduce complications, enhance visitor experiences and uphold the professionalism of the South African tourism sector, the association stated.
Heres what foreign tourists need to know, according to SATSA:
