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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...
Happy festive season from June Luna Immigration Attorneys. We wish you a happy Christmas with good company, food, and gift-giving. We know 2025 is going to be an exciting year. Whether immigrating to South Africa or embarking on...
June Luna Immigration Attorneys wish you a joyous festive season and stress-free immigration. To this end, we would like to advise you of VFS Global’s anticipated closing dates: the 23rd of December to the 6th of January. Their...
Overstaying in South Africa can bring about serious complications for foreign nationals, often leading to undesirable consequences such as being declared “undesirable” by the Department of Home Affairs. However, the overstay appeal process allows individuals to potentially overturn...
In South Africa, the president is not directly elected by citizens but chosen by the parliament, which itself is formed through proportional representation. President Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the African National Congress (ANC), was reelected under this system,...
The tragic stampede at the Home Affairs office in Marabastad, Pretoria, where one person died and over 20 were injured, has once again highlighted the dire situation faced by undocumented migrants in South Africa. Marabastad Home Affairs is...
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionise the department with a new digital platform. The goal is to eliminate the need for in-person visits to Home Affairs offices. This forward-thinking initiative is designed...
New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced plans to reactivate the Immigration Advisory Board, which has been inactive for over a decade despite it being a legal requirement in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as...
In recent times, the Department of Home Affairs has been criticised for incorrectly rejecting a large number of visa applications in an effort to reduce the visa backlog. Rather than processing these applications correctly, they are often recategorised...