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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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Requirements for a Business Visa for South Africa

12 Feb 2020

The Business Visa is applicable to those that are looking to either establish a business or invest in an existing business in South Africa. It is also applicable to those looking to purchase a business outright. The requirements for a Business Visa e...

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NEW CRITICAL SKILLS LIST TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2020

08 Nov 2019

There has been lots of speculation during the course of 2019 about the release of a new list of critical skills that will be used to determine whether a foreigner may apply for a visa to live and work in South Africa. The Critical Skills Visa is ava...

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DHA issues Directive about rules for Short Term Work Authorisations

29 May 2019

The Department of Home Affairs has issued a directive about the rules for Short Term Work Authorisations or Section 11 (2) Visitors Visas with endorsement to conduct work. The rules that are set out in the directive are the following: An applican...

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CRITICAL JUDGEMENT FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

07 Nov 2018

The Constitutional Court recently handed down judgment in the matter of Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another. This matter was heard by the Constitutional Court after an application for leave to appeal against an order of the Suprem...

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VISA AMENDMENTS ANNOUNCED TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH

02 Oct 2018

Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba announced a number of measures last week related to visas that are in line with President Ramaphosa’s efforts to boost economic growth. These measures include the following: Travel for Minors: On the to...

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