On January 22, 2020 /
New laws for refugees in South Africa /
Home Affairs minister has published the Refugees Amendment Act, introducing a host of new rules for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa. If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker, here are some of the new laws which came into effect on January 1st that you should be aware of: No refugee or asylum seeker...
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On August 22, 2019 /
Everything you need to know about South African visas /
If you’re a citizen of another country and want to travel to South Africa, then you need a visa. The “visitor” visa is for international travelers who permanently reside outside South Africa. It’s also for those who wish to visit the country on a more temporary basis for tourism or business purposes. But it won’t...
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On April 4, 2019 /
Birth certificate rules for tourists in South Africa to be scrapped /
Foreign minors traveling with both parents, who have the same surname, will soon no longer have to present a birth certificate when entering South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs recently published the updated advisory. They hope that this relaxation of the rules – whenever it is fully implemented – will help drive tourism numbers...
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On February 1, 2018 /
4 Important things you need to know when renewing your South African visa /
As a foreign national in a country, you never want to be in a situation where your visa expires before you get a chance to renew it. You have to ensure that you understand the visa renewal process in South Africa, as it can take months to renew your visa At least you don’t have...
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On June 13, 2016 /
Spousal visa applicants now allowed to apply in South Africa /
According to VFS and the Department of Home Affairs, foreigners are now allowed to change their visa status in South Africa, instead of applying at the South African mission in their home country. This change will however only be allowed without leaving the country when the foreigners wants to change to long-stay visitor visa or...
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