Level 3 lockdown in South Africa has not brought any respite for foreigners in South Africa or those who are abroad and wish to re-enter. At the moment, only South African citizens and permanent residents are entitled to...
COVID-19 highlights the importance of the immigration requirement of a medical report, which is meant to check for contagious diseases of applicants who are entering the Republic and wish to stay for a period of six months or...
Retirement is best for an individual who wishes to reside in South Africa but has no intention or need to work whilst here. Even though labelled 'retirement', this category is available to any age person, if they have...
As of 30 October 2019, the list of visa exempt countries has been updated by the Department of Home Affairs. If your country of citizenship is not on that list, you must apply for a visitor visa from...
Each year hundreds of foreigners coming to South Africa have been turned away from flights with their minor children as it comes to their attention that they do not have the proper paperwork to enter South Africa. Approaching...
Unlike other work visas, a short-term work visa will allow an applicant to apply and arrive in South Africa on a much quicker basis. The applicant must have a South African employer who is willing to sponsor them...
A critical skills visa is ideal for an individual who has both academic and work experience which fall under a set list of critical skills issued by the Department of Home Affairs. If you are a first time...
A foreigner who has a relative in South Africa that is either South African or a South African permanent resident, may be eligible for temporary and/or permanent residency. But there can be long turn-around times to receive an...
With the number of visas that are applied for and issued each year, it is no surprise that there is a backlog with processing of applications. Even though the VFS Global website (who accepts applications on behalf of...
With an increased number of kidnappings taking place in South Africa, it is no surprise that the Department of Home Affairs has increased security and immigration matters when travelling with a minor to or from South Africa. ...