The South Africa immigration white paper changes outlined in the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection (published December 2025) could significantly impact visa applicants, from skilled workers to families and investors. Below is a breakdown of the potential changes outlined in…
South Africa Launches New Digital Visas: STAGES for Film & MEETS for Events Cape Town, South Africa – The Department of Home Affairs has launched two innovative digital visa initiatives: the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES visa) and the Meetings, Events, Exhibitions, and…
The further rules around the reopening of the country’s borders were announced this afternoon. From 1 October 2020, international travel from the African Continent and from countries outside the African Continent with a low rate of COVID-19 infection and transmission, will resume, subject to: (a)…
South African immigration issues and bans aren’t something you’ll often hear about in the press with many cases resolved rather swiftly. In the past those who have been found liable due to indiscretions are often resorting to simply paying a fine if they find themselves overstaying…
The new immigration regulations concerning travelling with children in and out of South Africa has been a hot topic and the regular changes in regulations have left many travellers frustrated and confused. Since its introduction back in 2015 the unabridged birth certificate has been a…
Expired passports will automatically cause visas to expire UPDATE [3 March 2017] – The Department of Home Affairs has done an about-turn and confirmed that it will still allow visa transfers for the time being. Unexpired visas in passports which have already expired will be…
Fans and followers of the Dalai Lama who hoped to finally see his Holiness on South African soil will be disappointed to learn that the country forfeited the opportunity to host the Nobel Peace laureate’s summit this year after denying the Dalai Lama a visa…
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