India, July 31 -- Indian travelers can now apply online for a South African Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), a new digital entry system that allows eligible visitors to obtain travel approval without applying for a traditional visitor's visa. The program is part of South Africa's wider effort to modernize immigration procedures for travelers from eligible countries.

According to South Africa's Department of Home Affairs, the ETA is introduced for travelers from eligible visa-required countries and is also available to visa-exempt visitors who want faster border processing. The digital authorization is linked to a traveler's passport and, in many cases, applications are processed within 24 to 48 hours.

The Electronic Travel Authori...