Government Gazette No. 54210 (26 February 2026)active

MEETS Visa Scheme - Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Tourism

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 26 February 2026Effective: 26 February 2026Gazette: 54210

Summary

Establishes the MEETS visa for bulk conference/event delegate applications through accredited organisers via a digital platform.

Full Detail

The Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Tourism Scheme (MEETS) visa allows accredited event organisers to submit bulk visa applications for conference delegates through a digital platform. Designed for short-term travellers including conference delegates, sports teams, cultural delegates, and exhibition participants. Online-only application with rapid turnaround times. Supported events like SA20 cricket and World Rugby Sevens.

Impact on Applications

Streamlines group visa processing for international events and conferences in South Africa.

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Affected Visa Types

visitor-business