The Department of Home Affairs Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) for processing group travel visas for visitors from China and India will help repair historic underperformance and missteps that severely impacted the growth of these key source markets.
The Department of Home Affairs implemented the scheme to coincide with President Cyril Ramaphosa s current visit to China.
I am particularly pleased that we are able to make this announcement during the Presidents state visit to China as it sends a powerful message that the Government of National Unity is serious about unlocking our countrys vast tourism and economic potential, said Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber .
Starting in January 2025, vetted and approved tour operators from China and India will be invited to register with the Department of Home Affairs. Following upfront screening and confirmation of responsibility for their tour groups, approved operators group visa applications will be processed by the Department of Home Affairs.
The visa applications will be handled by a dedicated and skilled team of adjudicators to ensure swift and reliable processing.
