On October 31, 2014 /
Repatriation deposit no longer required /
Immigration Regulations South Africa Changes to the Repatriation DepositUpdate 31.10.2014 Repatriation deposits will no longer be required for temporary residency applications. Applicants who prior to 26 May, 2014 paid a deposit as a guarantee of the return to their country of origin, are invited to apply for a refund from the South African Mission in...
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On October 23, 2014 /
Travelling with Children | Good or Bad Law? /
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced a new law pertaining to travelling with children, which will be implemented on 1st October. This law states that both local and foreign parents who travel internationally with their children will be required to provide unabridged birth certificates containing both the mother and father’s details. The...
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On October 12, 2014 /
Increase in Department of Home Affairs Rejections /
Immigration Act South Africa 2014 changes – Increase in Department of Home Affairs Rejections – Blog Series Part 6 – Release May 2014 Managing change is important in any setting. Changes within businesses need to be carefully coordinated to ensure that staff and clients are well informed and prepared. Any organisation planning for change needs...
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On September 21, 2014 /
Retirement Visa | Immigration Law South Africa 2014 /
Anyone wishing to retire in South Africa can apply for the Retirement Visa, this visa allows them multiple entries into South Africa and is often an option for retired people who wish to only be in South Africa in the Summer months. In order to qualify for the Retirement Visa, the applicant has to prove...
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On September 17, 2014 /
Immigration Law South Africa 2014 – DA calls for Debate /
The South African Democratic Alliance (the governing party of the Western Cape Province), calls for South Africa’s new immigration laws to be reconsidered and debated by Parliament’s home affairs portfolio committee. “Media reports and public outcry suggest that in less than a month the new law has already ripped apart families, dissuaded investors, and led...
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