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Has your visa application been forwarded for adjudication, but you’re not quite sure what it means? When you’ve received this message from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), it usually indicates that your application has passed initial administrative processing...
Applying for a SA visa while you have a criminal record can be a highly complex process. The South African Immigration Act states that anyone with certain prior criminal convictions may be declared an ‘undesirable’ or even ‘prohibited’...
Have you overstayed your 2026 visa in South Africa? If that’s the case, then you’ve likely been issued a declaration of ‘undesirability’ under the amended South African Immigration Act 13 of 2002, which could prohibit you from re-entering...
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...
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...
Recently, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has put out a notice declaring that it will no longer be accepting application submissions from immigration consultants and agents. Only applications from either the applicant, an attorney, or a registered...
Recently, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa, under Proclamation 154 of 2024, to set out an investigation into the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This look into the DHA has brought to light...
A citizenship delay appeal is a legal action taken when a government department, in this case the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), fails to process a citizenship, residency, or visa application within a reasonable, lawful timeframe. It is...
Once an application for temporary or permanent residency is submitted, it is up to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to adjudicate and determine whether the visa application is approved or rejected. In compliance with sections 8(4) and...
In light of growing public concerns regarding the Department of Home Affairs’ appointment booking system, the City of Cape Town has proposed a new facility at the Civic Centre, located in the CBD. If approved, residents of Cape...