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Are you looking for an immigration lawyer in Cape Town but don’t know how to choose? While many straightforward visa applications can be self-filed using the forms and guidelines provided by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), the...
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’...
According to section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act (Act No. 13 of 2002), a waiver allows the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to waive a certain prescribed requirement in the Immigration Regulations, which will enable applicants to apply...
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...
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced the launch of the second phase of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) on the 20th of July 2026, which has since received a lot of interest from businesses looking to become...
In October 2024, South Africa’s immigration system announced the implementation of the Remote Work Visitor Visa under Section 11(1)(b)(iv) of the Immigration Act. This permit provides a legal pathway for foreign nationals to live in...
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...
South Africa’s Spousal Visa (under Section 11(6) of the Immigration Act) provides foreign nationals who are in a genuine relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident with a lawful pathway to live together in South Africa....
You’re currently visiting South Africa for an extended stay, and you’ve made sure to submit your visa application. However, the process is taking longer than expected, and your current visa is about to expire. What now? It is generally...