The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that from February 2017 it will be possible for South African passport holders to have parents’ details printed in the passports of minors, obviating the need to carry a birth certificate. The announcement was made yesterday, December 7, at a stakeholder meeting to discuss changes to Immigration Regulations to be implemented next year,
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in South Africa has introduced two new multiple-entry business visas, which are required by South African passport holders, from December 1.
The three-month visa costs R3 000 and the six-month visa costs R6 000.
A social visa for former Myanmar citizens, a spouse who married a Myanmar citizen or former Myanmar citizen, and their children has also been introduced, costing R750.
SAA’s new Pet Lounge facility at OR Tambo International Airport opened on October 1.
The lounge has been designed to ensure the safety and comfort of pets and SAA says it minimises environmental factors that cause distress in animals that are about to travel.
The cost of the service varies depending on the weight of the pet and its destination.
The service can be purchased through pet shipping agents or directly through SAA’s Reservations Office.
Travel agents should advise passengers at South African airports to be wary of and report incidents of extortion from trolley operators who demand large amounts of money for pushing passengers’ luggage. Acsa told eTNWthat incidents should be reported at the nearest iHelp desk or police station.
Gellé Ritchie, Africa safari expert at Live 4 Africa.com, says that recently two separate client groups, fell victim to the operators and paid between $70 (R980) and $100 (R1 400) to OR Tambo International Airport’s trolley staff for pushing their luggage. Both groups had to connect with domestic flights immediately after their international flight had landed and were approached by the trolley staff as soon as they had cleared customs. Gellé’s clients told her that the staff became “quite aggressive” when clients offered them anything less than the amount stipulated.
The Airport Security teams are co-operating fully with the airport-based government agencies entrusted with the management and/or removal of criminal elements, says Acsa.
Passengers are encouraged to use only airport-accredited porters when they require assistance. They are identifiable by the bright orange uniform that clearly states the porter’s name and operating number.
Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced changes to its temporary visas with the removal of five visa categories and the introduction of four new visa categories.
From close of business on November 16, TLScontact will no longer accept applications for the following visas:
. Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa
. Subclass 402 Training and Research visa
. Subclass 416 Special Program visa
. Subclass 420 Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa
. Subclass 488 Superyacht Crew visa.
Four new visa subclasses will be introduced from November 19:
. Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
. Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
. Subclass 407 Training visa
. Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa.
With the introduction of these new visas, applicants will need to apply online through ImmiAccount. TLScontact and the Australian High Commission will no longer accept paper applications for temporary activity visas.
The aim of these new visas is to make the application process easier and reduce the red tape for business, industry and individuals.
TLScontact has increased the number of appointments available each day at all South African visa application centres. TLScontact has also introduced a live operator option on its call centre service.
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Travellers warned of terror threat in India
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a warning to travellers to India following media reports of the terrorist group Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) possibly attacking targets in India.
The FCO has warned that there’s an increased threat to travellers visiting religious sites, markets and festival venues. It is advised that travellers remain vigilant at this time, monitor local media and take all precautions for their safety.
ALBANIA VISA NEWS – new cruise destination
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In a move that has shocked the industry, Botswana has introduced similar requirements for children travelling into and out of the country as South Africa.
Minors travelling through Botswana’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports effective from October 1, 2016, Botswana government said in a statement on Thursday.
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