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Many foreign nationals have chosen South Africa as their retirement destination, leaving behind notable first-world countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and the United States. Retiring in South Africa has always been a top choice for many...

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...

Are you dreaming of retirement in the beautiful rainbow nation? A retirement visa could be the ideal option for you! This visa offers retirees from overseas the opportunity to live in South Africa, the ideal retirement destination, provided...

The Department of Home Affairs announced it would implement a points-based system in October 2024 that will be utilised when assessing applicants to award them a general work visa. This new points-based system is meant to lower the processing...

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...

The Department of Home Affairs has made gargantuan strides in eliminating its visa backlog and digitising its services; however, the Department leaves a lot to be desired in its conduct of civic services, immigration control, and national security....

Are you tired of leaving the country every three months so you can get a new tourist visa on arrival, going to VFS Global every few months to undergo the arduous process of visa extension, and spending copious...

Recently, many applicants trying to book appointments at VFS Global have experienced difficulties when applying for appeals and reviews. VFS Global doesn’t have enough available dates on their booking system, so applicants can’t submit their applications for appeal...

Extending your South African tourist visa is vital when ensuring you’re not declared undesirable and can return to South Africa after your visa expires. To extend your tourist visa, you should: ● Create a VFS account and fill out...

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