On May 7, 2020 /
How to be proactive about your visa renewal during the lockdown /
There are many foreign national workers under lockdown in South Africa, which remains one of the least affected countries in the world in terms of Covid-19 cases. There is a common misconception amongst foreign nationals in South Africa, whereby they believe that nothing can be done to resolve their visa issues during lockdown. Here are...
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On April 22, 2020 /
Clarity on visas and permits during coronavirus pandemic /
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a statement clarifying a number of points relevant to non-South Africans inside the country. The South African government has implemented a number of temporary measures since March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These measures include travel bans and restrictions, the revocation of visas and provisions for...
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On April 8, 2020 /
Everything you need to know about visa renewals during the coronavirus outbreak /
Following the outbreak of the coronavirus in South Africa and the declaration of a national disaster, you may be facing uncertainty and feeling a bit anxious about the status of your visa. Here’s everything you need to know about what to do about visa renewals during this uncertain time. VFS application centres are closed due...
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On March 25, 2020 /
How immigration will be affected during South Africa’s lockdown /
The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone on a global scale. Schools, universities, businesses and all other entities are faced with the same crisis, one that is unprecedented to say the least. Our duty as global citizens is to do our part in an effort to flatten the curve. All of South Africa has been called...
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On March 18, 2020 /
Coronavirus travel restrictions for South African /
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a travel advisory with more information on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Coronavirus travel restrictions. All entry into South Africa, regardless of compliance with visa requirements, of foreign travellers with ordinary passports, travelling from or transiting through high-risk countries will be prohibited until further notice. As at the time...
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