South Africa allows Chinese to apply for individual tourist visas

Tourists can go directly to the South African Embassy to apply for individual tourist visas instead applying of via travel agencies, which allows tourists to arrange their own schedules. The tourist visa costs 560 yuan and will take five working days to issue.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is attracting more and more people to visit the rainbow nation. The individual tourist visa for South Africa will offer great convenience to tourists. Chinese tourists are said to be more interested now in in-depth tours and independent travel.

(China Hospitality News June 23, 2009)