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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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New Visa Rules continue to hamper Tourism

30 Jul 2015

South Africa’s new visa regulations have led to a “worrying drop” in foreign visitors and a new approach may be needed, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said on Wednesday. The country implemented new rules last year requiring visitor...

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Dual South African Citizenship

27 Jul 2015

Many South Africans are now spending extended periods of time overseas. During the course of this time overseas they may well qualify for citizenship of the overseas country. It is very important to take note of the requirements of the South African...

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New Visa Regulations damage South African Tourism Industry

23 Jun 2015

A report released by the Tourism Business Council of SA has shown that the new immigration regulations which came into effect on the 1st June are already having a negative impact on the South African tourism industry.The report specifically identifie...

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New Visa Regulations Come into Effect

01 Jun 2015

South Africa’s new visa regulations came into effect today. The new regulations have been heavily criticised with many believing that they will have a dramatic negative effect on the tourism industry. Below is a summarised checklist of what n...

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What is an Unabridged Birth Certificate?

01 May 2015

The new visa regulations that come into effect on the 1st June 2015 require that children under the age of 18 travelling to or from South must be in possession of an unabridged birth certificate in addition to their passport and visa, where applicabl...

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