Medical Visas for Batswana patients going to SA

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The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs advises nationals travelling to South Africa for medical purposes to always obtain Medical Visas before leaving the country.

In an interview with Mmegi, the ministry’s permanent secretary Dr Temba Mmusi said SA, which is a sovereign state, took the decision and the basis for the decision was not known.

He stated that in the past, Batswana travelling to South Africa seeking medical attention were not being expected to obtain Medical Visas.

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