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60 DAY SUBMISSION PERIOD WAIVED FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

09 Oct 2026

The Immigration Regulations have always included a provision that visa applications whether they be new applications, extension applications or change of conditions applications must be submitted while the applicant still has at least 60 days left on their existing visa. This provision was for the most part not strictly applied provided the applicant had a good reason for the late submission and included a letter requesting condonation for the late submission. Towards the end of 2025 the Depart...

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60 DAY SUBMISSION PERIOD WAIVED FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

09 Oct 2026

The Immigration Regulations have always included a provision that visa applications whether they be new applications, extension applications or change of conditions applications must be submitted while the applicant still has at least 60 days left on...

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EXTENSION OF CONCESSION FOR PASSENGERS AFFECTED BY THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST

06 Jul 2026

Earlier this year the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) published a Directive to assist passengers of airlines that were affected by the closure of airspace due to the war in the Middle East. DHA has now published Immigration Directive No. 11 of 2026...

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CHANGES TO THE RETIREMENT VISA ON THE WAY

24 Jun 2026

The primary requirement for the South African Retirement Visa is that the applicant must be able to show “retirement income” of at least the equivalent of R 37 000 per month. Ideally this income should be in the form of a pension or...

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NEW EXTENSION CONCESSION APPLICABLE TO VISA APPLICANTS AS WELL

31 Mar 2026

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has had a backlog of Waiver and Appeal applications for some time. Despite managing to clear the visa backlog that started during the Covid-19 pandemic it has become apparent recently that they now have a backlog...

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NEW DIRECTIVE PROVIDES CONCESSION FOR PASSENGERS AFFECTED BY THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST

24 Mar 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has published a new Directive to assist passengers of airlines that are affected by the closure of airspace due to the war in the Middle East. The Directive provides for the following: Passengers whose long term visas...

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