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...
Any first time applicant who wishes to have a long term visa in South Africa must first apply from their country of citizenship or residency. ...
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...
There is hardly a more picturesque place in the world to marry than South Africa. Before tying the knot with a local, there are certain formalities that need to take place before you're able to officially marry. ...
In nearly all circumstances, a visa which is valid for a period longer than three months must be applied for in person at the South African Embassy/Consulate of the applicant's country of residency. There are, however, certain circumstances...
An applicant can apply for permanent residence on the basis of their financial situation if they can show a minimum amount of assets to the Department and are willing to pay a once-off lump sum for their residency....
In the news today, it was announced that Mkuseli Apleni has resigned from his position as the Director General of Home Affairs. What does this mean for the day-to-day administration of the Department of Home Affairs? ...
Despite what one may be told or believe, if your child is born in South Africa they are not immediately South African citizens, unless of course, you are. In fact, any child born in South Africa begins their...