- The South African presidency has clarified that Nigerians applying for visas in the southern African country will still have to submit certified copies of their passports
- There have been controversies in the country following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa has announced
- President Ramaphosa has said that the simplified visa process for Nigerians was meant to boost the trade and tourism between Nigeria and South Africa
The South African presidency has stepped in to clear up a misunderstanding surrounding the visa application process for Nigerian citizens travelling to South Africa. The controversy started when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals, which included allowing applicants to apply for a visa without submitting their passports.
According to Ramaphosa, the simplified visa process is aimed at boosting trade and tourism between the two countries. To facilitate trade, qualifying Nigerian businesses will be granted a five-year, multiple-entry visa, while Nigerian tourists will also benefit from the new process.
