On January 29, 2020 /
Is your South African visa valid? /
Are you sure your visa is still valid? Due to the immigration acts various regulations in South Africa, there are many ways that your visa can become expired and even “default” on your specific and relevant visa terms. Here are some of them. Relatives Visas If you have a “spousal visa” or “life partner visa”,...
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On January 15, 2020 /
Renewing your South African life partner visa /
A South African life partner visa is a means for long-term foreign partners to stay with their South African partners on the basis of their relationship. It has been designed to offer a solution for a long-term stay in South Africa. This permit falls under the temporary visa classification and, with additional application, allows the...
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On December 5, 2019 /
Renewing your South African student visa /
Foreigners who want to study abroad in South Africa – at whatever level – must apply for a South African student visa (formerly called a South African study permit). If you hold an existing study visa and wish to extend your study period in South Africa, here’s everything you need to know. The requirements for...
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On November 21, 2019 /
New birth certificate visa requirements for entry into South Africa /
Unabridged birth certificates and consent letters are no longer required in order to obtain a visa for international minors travelling to South Africa with their parents. Minister Motsoaledi signed a waiver which has been issued with immediate effect, meaning this is no longer a requirement. All ports of entry, airlines and maritime industries have been...
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On November 14, 2019 /
South Africa officially scraps birth certificate rule /
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has signed a waiver which allows foreign children to enter South Africa without carrying additional supporting documents such as birth certificates and consent letters. The rules, which were first introduced under former Home Affairs minister Malusi Gigaba, required all people travelling with minors (under the age of 18) to produce...
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