On June 20, 2019 /
Tips for companies looking to secure a critical skills work visa /
The critical skills work visa is a permit issued to applicants in possession of exceptional skills or qualifications that are scarce in South Africa. The need for foreign skills has become more and more prevalent due to skills shortages experienced globally. We often recommend pursuing a work visa in the Critical Skills category due to...
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On June 13, 2019 /
How to avoid South African visa rejection /
You’ve obtained all your documents, waited in line, and finally submitted your visa application. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but before you have a chance to finalise your holiday plans you have your outcome from the Department of Home Affairs – REJECTED. There are numerous reasons why your visa application may have...
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On June 6, 2019 /
Home Affairs asks United Nations for help with Refugee backlog /
The Department of Home Affairs has approached the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to help it clear the 150 000 refugee status appeals backlog, according to Director of Asylum Seekers, Mandla Madumisa. The SAHRC subpoenaed the Home Affairs Director-General to address complaints that the department takes an inordinately long time to process asylum applications...
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On May 30, 2019 /
Short-term work authorization restricted to 180 days per year /
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a directive that restricts short-term work authorization (known as the Section 11(2) endorsement to a visitor’s visa) to 180 days per calendar year. Additionally, in-country renewals of short-term work authorization will be limited to one per year, and a “cooling off” period will be applied to prevent applicants...
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On May 23, 2019 /
Ways to become a South African resident /
If you are planning to move to South Africa, there are several South African visas you can apply for to get legal residence in South Africa. Many foreigners planning a move to South Africa will generally need to arrange a South African visa or permit before making travel plans to South Africa, although some exceptions...
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