Title: Notice: Upcoming VFS Service Fee Increase (Effective June 2026) Date: June 12, 2026 If you are currently preparing or finalizing a South African visa or permit application, please take note of an upcoming administrative update from VFS Global. Effective 22 June 2026, VFS is introducing [...]
The Department of Home Affairs Extends Visa Concession to June 2027 The South African Department of Home Affairs has issued Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026, providing a significant sigh of relief for foreign nationals facing delays in visa processing. Acknowledging a backlog in [...]
Extension Granted: South Africa Extends Concession for Pending Waiver and Appeal Applications Key Provisions for Pending Waiver Applicants Visa holders with a pending waiver application as of the directive's signature date are granted a further temporary extension until 31 March 2026. This extension provides the [...]
The Department of Home Affairs has announced an important update regarding foreign nationals awaiting outcomes on certain applications. Immigration Directive No. 4 of 2025 provides a further temporary extension for specific groups due to ongoing processing delays. Why the Extension? While the Department has [...]
Article Posted: 04 July 2024 Good news! The South African Department of Home Affairs has extended the temporary concession for several visa situations until December 31st, 2024. This means you may have more time to wait for your application to be processed. Here's a quick breakdown: [...]
Temporary concession on waiver, visa, and appeal applications For people who have applied for a waiver and are still waiting for a decision: If you are a visa holder, you will be granted a temporary extension of your current visa until June 30, 2024. [...]
It's crucial to confirm that you have the correct visa before making travel arrangements, though. South Africa offers a wide range of visa types, each with its own unique criteria and limitations. To choose the right visa for your needs, you'll need to consider the [...]
The South African Visa Exemption List is a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements when entering South Africa for tourism purposes. Citizens of these countries can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa. The South African [...]
Article Posted: 16 August 2023 Undocumented children cannot be turned away by a public school because they do not have valid documentation to reside in South Africa. Children already enrolled in a school may also not be removed by that school because they are undocumented. The [...]
Overview The Helen Suzman Foundation and the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa challenged the Department of Home Affairs against the termination of the ZEP programme. The applicants argued that the decision to terminate the programme is unfair and in breach of the constitutional [...]
