JLIA Blog - Citizenship

Latest updates and interesting news from us

Imagine being told you were no longer a citizen of your country of birth when you went on a South African mission abroad to renew your passport. This is the terrible situation faced by thousands of expatriate South...

Understanding how to obtain South African citizenship as a permanent resident or foreigner is crucial to recognising your roots and formalising your status as a South African. As a citizen, you’ll have full voting rights, be able to...

Happy festive season from June Luna Immigration Attorneys. We wish you a happy Christmas with good company, food, and gift-giving. We know 2025 is going to be an exciting year. Whether immigrating to South Africa or embarking on...

June Luna Immigration Attorneys wish you a joyous festive season and stress-free immigration. To this end, we would like to advise you of VFS Global’s anticipated closing dates: the 23rd of December to the 6th of January. Their...

Overstaying in South Africa can bring about serious complications for foreign nationals, often leading to undesirable consequences such as being declared “undesirable” by the Department of Home Affairs. However, the overstay appeal process allows individuals to potentially overturn...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionise the department with a new digital platform. The goal is to eliminate the need for in-person visits to Home Affairs offices. This forward-thinking initiative is designed...

New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced plans to reactivate the Immigration Advisory Board, which has been inactive for over a decade despite it being a legal requirement in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as...

Navigating the complexities of the South African immigration system can be challenging, especially when you're eager to finalise your move or plan your visit. At June Luna Immigration Attorneys, we're dedicated to helping you expedite your South African visa...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is transforming the paper-based civic records to digital records. First announced in 2022 by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation address, the project is set to digitise 350 million...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has once again published amendments made to South Africa’s immigration laws after previously declaring and withdrawing them. On the 28th of March 2024, the DHA mistakenly published an amendment to the immigration regulations of...

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