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Despite the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) announcement of clearing the visa processing backlogs that date back over a decade, a lot of foreign nationals are still facing frustrations regarding application processing times. At the end of 2024, Minister...
Dr Leon Schreiber, the minister of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), announced that the South African government will be increasing its efforts to resolve illegal immigration through mass deportation, biometric tracking, and a more rigorous approach to...
On the 12th of May 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced that, for the first time in South African history, naturalised citizens and permanent residents will be eligible to apply for Smart ID Cards. Minister of the...
The Critical Skills Visa plays a vital role in South Africa’s strategy in positioning itself as a desirable destination for foreign talent. The aim of this visa is to bring in highly skilled foreign professionals into job positions...
The Spousal Visa provides a lawful pathway for foreign nationals who are in a genuine relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident to live together in South Africa. However, due to the fact that these visas...
Investors who wish to actively invest in, establish, or take over a business in South Africa require a Business Visa. Acquiring this visa allows foreign nationals to conduct business-related activities such as attending conferences, meetings, or negotiating contracts...
On the 30th of March 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued Immigration Directive No.7, which was set to take effect from the 1st of April 2026 until the 30th of June 2027. The Directive outlines further...
The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced draft regulations proposing a secure, smartphone-based digital ID system that will operate alongside physical, existing Smart ID Cards. Banks and other private sector ‘trusted entities’...
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning to business owners hiring undocumented workers, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is preparing to hire 10,000 new labour inspectors. These inspectors are to visit business owners all over South Africa in...
In accordance with the South African government's ‘Home Affairs @ Home’ initiative, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has been gradually shifting its civic and immigration services toward a digital model. In due time, the government aims to...