NEWS
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HOME AFFAIRS
In a move towards towards digital transformation, Home Affairs started on 29 August to deliver visa waiver application outcomes via email.
HOME AFFAIRS RESOLVES ZEP DEBATE
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has signed a circular that resolves the three-year debate on Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) extensions.
CONCOURT JUDGEMENTS ON IMMIGRATION MATTERS
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Immigration Act is inconsistent with the Constitution to the extent that it precludes a person from working…
NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON IMMIGRATION BOARD
Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals or interested parties to serve on the Immigration Advisory Board for four years.
TEMPORARY VISA CONCESSION EXTENDED TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
In his first official act as the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals…
CONCESSIONS EXTENDED FOR SOME FOREIGNERS
The Department of Home Affairs has extended the visa concessions for some foreign visitors and temporary residents in South Africa.
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS RESUMES MORE SERVICES
The Department of Home Affairs has resumed offering more services to the public following the move to Alert Level 1. Here’s what you can do…
UPDATE ON VISA CONCESSIONS IN SA
The SA Department of Home Affairs has amended the visa concessions for those who reside on different extended visas in SA. Here are the new dates…
VISAS EXTENDED FOR THE THIRD TIME
Foreign nationals in South Africa whose visas expired during the lockdown have had their visas
automatically extended to 31 March 2021.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PERMITTED AGAIN
International travel is again permitted, after South Africa moved to Level 1 restrictions on 11 November 2020, but Covid tests are mandatory.









