On January 16, 2019 /
Constitutional Court judgement for asylum seekers and refugees /
An important judgment was handed down by the Constitutional Court, which relates to asylum seekers and refugees and their right to apply for temporary residence visa or permanent residence permits under the Immigration Act without having to leave the country and await the outcome from home. This is a life-changing decision for thousands of asylum...
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On November 15, 2018 /
South Africa and Kenya launch long-term multiple travel visa /
Long-term visas will become available for South Africans wanting to travel to Kenya and Kenyans wanting to visit South Africa as of the 1st of December 2018. The announcement was made by former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and his Kenyan counterpart Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i. In September Gigaba announced that South Africa would be...
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On November 8, 2018 /
South Africa’s Exchange Visa /
The Exchange Visa has two different categories allowing a person to work in South Africa. The one category involves an exchange programme and the other provides an opportunity for a person younger than 25 to work in South Africa for one year. If you’re over 25, the organ of state would need to validate the...
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On November 1, 2018 /
3 Top destinations for expats in South Africa /
Are you thinking of making a move to South Africa, but are still unsure of which city you belong in? Mercer’s Quality of Living survey is an annual document that rates the top cities to live in globally. The ranking is very comprehensive and is released every year to assist multinational organisations and employers to...
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On October 16, 2018 /
3 Ways Home Affairs will make it easier to visit South Africa /
The government said that making visas for South Africa easier to apply for will boost the tourism industry. For many, visiting South Africa doesn’t just take a lot of saving up, but it requires a great amount of paperwork and a complicated application process, too. Coming to South Africa can be complicated for both tourists...
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