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Foreign nationals in South Africa who are facing uncertainty while they’re waiting for an outcome to their overly delayed visa, waiver, or appeal applications have been granted some welcome relief by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). On...
In a circular issued on the 2nd of December 2025, it has been confirmed that the Chief Directorate for Permits will be bound by a formal, defined timeframe for visa and permit adjudication. This includes temporary residence, permanent...
Is your visa application taking longer than expected? Although the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has significantly reduced its visa backlog, there are still numerous visa applicants waiting for the outcome of their applications. Navigating the complexities of...
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...
Do you have travel plans that you need to finalise, but your visa application is taking longer than expected? Navigating and understanding the complexities of the South African immigration system can be frustrating, especially considering the significant administrative...
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...
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the Cape Town Home Affairs office must accept all applications that require processing in Pretoria. The court declared that refusals by counter staff to accept these applications are unlawful and...
South Africa is on the brink of the most significant overhaul of its citizenship, immigration, and refugee protection frameworks in a generation. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration,...
Success in Department of Home Affairs (DHA) interviews and submissions all depends on thorough preparation: understanding your application, organising your documents carefully, anticipating common questions, and presenting yourself honestly and professionally. A DHA interview and application submission are official...
It is quite common when you are offered a new job in a different country that you would choose to immigrate with your family. Entire families generally relocate to South Africa when someone is offered a job, including...