On July 9, 2024 /
Minister of Home Affairs: Implementing Change from Day One /
Dr. Leon Schreiber, the newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, has swiftly acted to extend the temporary concession for foreign nationals awaiting the outcomes of their visa, waiver, and appeal applications. This extension is a significant relief for applicants, safeguarding them from being declared undesirable or facing adverse consequences while their applications are processed. This...
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On July 2, 2024 /
South Africa’s Digital Nomad Visa: Exploring the Benefits and Requirements /
South Africa has recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa aimed at attracting remote workers to its diverse landscapes and boost the local economy. This visa offers foreigners a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in South African culture while continuing their remote work. The Digital Nomad Visa To qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa, applicants must...
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On January 11, 2022 /
The EU takes Southern African countries off the no-travel list /
The EU has agreed to take southern African countries off its no-travel list, as omicron cases in the European bloc soar. Travelers coming from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe will still have to show negative PCR tests taken no more than 72 hours earlier, in line with rules for most other...
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On November 24, 2021 /
Digital vaccination certificates to simplify travel /
One of the main purposes of introducing a vaccination certificate is to provide travellers with ease-of-access when crossing borders or passing through security checkpoints, instead of being subjected to long waiting periods and bouts of quarantine. The authentication of physical vaccination cards has proven to be time-consuming and could create congestion at airports, especially when...
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On October 27, 2021 /
Qantas returns to South Africa in January /
Qantas will reconnect Johannesburg and Sydney with three flights a week from January 5, three months earlier than scheduled. The airline’s earlier comeback is due to changes in Australian travel restrictions and the removal of quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. Qantas’ return is marked by an acceleration in their timeline; with them resuming normal...
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