March 25, 2020

Visa Processes during Lockdown (Covid-19) – RSA

In accordance with what we have been advised, the Department of Home Affairs will be dealing with the  twenty one day lockdown announced by the President […]
March 23, 2020

Border posts closed by SA to combat COVID-19

March 5, 2020

Children of Foreign Nationals Right to Citizenship

Court Ruling unpacked by DHA Minister
January 11, 2020

Good News : South Africa as with most other developing countries is seeking foreign nationals who have Critical Skills which are in short supply in the country and required for economic growth & development.

A list of the Critical Skills required by South Africa has been published in the Government Gazette and this list will remain in force & effect […]
January 11, 2020

Good News : Foreign Spouses; Children of SA Citizens or Permanent Residents who are on valid Visitors Visa can now apply from WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA to change to the appropriate Relatives (Spouse) Visa or Relatives (Dependent) Visa.

Foreign Spouses & Children of SA Citizens and Permanent Residents can with immediate effect apply to change their status or the conditions attached to their Visitors […]
June 29, 2019

Rights of Foreign Spouses and Children upheld at SA ConCourt

On 28 June 2019, the SA Constitutional Court declared that foreign-born spouses and children of South African citizens or permanent residents do not have to depart […]
July 19, 2018

Countries exempt from South Africa Visas from 1 June 2018

PASSPORT HOLDERS WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM VISAS FOR SOUTH AFRICA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE The citizen who is a holder of a national passport (diplomatic, […]
January 17, 2018

SA Police Clearance Certificates replaced by Background Checks from January 2018 onwards

The Immigration Act, No 13 of 2002 requires amongst other supporting documents the submission of a Police Clearance Certificate when making an application for a long-term […]