**Digital Nomads, Get Ready: South Africa Unveils a New Visa for Short-Term Travellers** Imagine you're a digital nomad, always on the move, and your next destination is South Africa. You've got a conference to attend, or maybe you're looking to explore the beautiful country for a short while. But, have you ever encountered visa troubles that made you miss your flights or events? This is exactly what happened to Kennedy Adetayo, a marketing lead who's been traveling extensively across West, East, and Southern Africa. His visa applications to South Africa were rejected twice, forcing him to miss a crucial office opening. To tackle such challenges, South Africa has introduced the Meetings, Events, Exhibitions, and Tourism (MEETS) visa, a new programme designed to make it easier for short-term travellers to enter the country. Launched in February 2026, the MEETS visa is a game-changer for digital nomads, tourists, and conference delegates. Accredited event organisers can now submit bulk applications for conference delegates through a digital platform, ensuring faster processing and fewer bureaucratic hurdles. Here's how it works: * Event organisers can register and get accredited on the MEETS platform. * They can then submit group visa applications for registered delegates through a secure digital portal. * This shift in visa responsibility reduces paperwork and accelerates approvals, making it easier for delegates to enter South Africa. The MEETS visa programme is part of South Africa's broader plan to position itself as Africa's leading destination for global events and to remove visa bottlenecks that have long undermined that ambition. With the MEETS visa, South Africa is opening its doors to digital nomads and short-term travellers, making it easier for them to explore the country and attend events. Whether you're a marketing lead or a freelance writer, the MEETS visa is a welcome development that's sure to make your travels to South Africa smoother and more enjoyable.