Immigration

South Africa: New Biometrics Requirement Causes Delays Upon Arrival

Foreign nationals entering South Africa through any port of entry should expect delays up to four hours due to a new enhanced security measure that requires the capture of fingerprints and a photograph.

Foreign nationals entering South Africa through any port of entry should expect delays up to four hours due to a new enhanced security measure that requires the capture of fingerprints and a photograph.


What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

Travelers should account for the additional time they will have to spend at immigration control following arrival.

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to africainfo@fragomen.com.


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