‘A Win For Tourism’ – Home Affairs Scraps Travel Rules For Foreign Child Tourists

Riyaz Patel

International minors travelling to South Africa will no longer require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent letters when travelling with their parents. 

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi signed the waiver which allows foreign children to enter the country without carrying additional supporting documents such as birth certificates and consent letters.

Tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane called it a “positive development ahead of the festive season when the country sees an increase in inbound travellers.”  

“This improvement in our admissions policy builds on the work the department has been doing to contribute to economic growth and investment,” Motsoaledi said.

“Foreign children can now enter and depart the country without being required to provide birth certificates, consent letters and other supporting documents relating to proof of parentage.”