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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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ANOTHER EXTENSION FOR APPLICANTS WITH PENDING VISA APPLICATIONS

30 Mar 2023

Due to the significant backlog and long processing times DHA have issued a new Directive that extends the previous concession to applicant’s that have pending visa or waiver applications. Applicant’s that have outstanding applications hav...

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VISA BACKLOG INCREASES

29 Mar 2023

The Department of Home Affairs have once again appeared before Parliament for a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs. This is fortuitous as it enables the general public to gain some insight into issues such as the visa backlog and...

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CHANGES TO THE SPOUSAL VISA AND LIFE PARTNER VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

03 Mar 2023

The Department of Home Affairs has made certain minor changes to the application process for Spousal Visas and Life Partner Visas. The changes are the following: Previously only the foreign applicant was required to attend the visa submission appo...

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WILL SOUTH AFRICA FINALLY GET A REMOTE WORKING VISA?

14 Feb 2023

In his recent State of the Nation address President Ramaphosa again stated that a Remote Working Visa would be introduced in South Africa. It is important to note however that he said exactly the same thing in last years State of the Nation address,...

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HOME AFFAIRS HAS A BACKLOG OF OVER 56 000 VISAS

13 Jan 2023

The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has revealed in a parliamentary question session that it has a backlog of over 56 000 visa applications that are waiting to be processed. According to DHA they are hoping to clear this backlog by Jun...

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