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SOUTH AFRICA: Reciprocal Waiver Agreement Implemented with Russia
April 7, 2017
On 31st March, the Department of Home Affairs implemented a reciprocal agreement with Russia with regard to Port of Entry visas. This agreement means that any Russian passport holder travelling to South Africa for general business, leisure and family visits can now do so without having to apply for a Port of Entry visa in […]
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: DHA Ceases to Honour Temporary Residence Visas
February 16, 2017
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of South Africa is no longer honouring Temporary Residence Visas (TRVs) issued with a validity period exceeding the foreign national’s passport expiry date, beyond the expiry date of the passport. This came into effect in January 2017. In all instances, where the DHA or a South African Mission abroad […]
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: 90-Day Visa Waiver for New Zealand Passport Holders Withdrawn
December 14, 2016
The South Africa Department of Home Affairs have recently announced that they will withdraw the 90-day visa waiver/exemption for New Zealand passport holders, with effect from 16th January 2017. Due to the reciprocal visa waiver that has been in place…
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Visa Status Changes for Nationals of South Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles
October 19, 2016
From 21st November 2016, the New Zealand government is set to introduce visitor visa requirements for all South African passport holders, while passport holders from Mauritius and the Seychelles will no longer need a visitor visa to travel to New…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Automated Biometric Criminal Records Checks Introduced
October 5, 2016
Hard copy South African Police Clearance Certificates are no longer required for in-country applications. Previously, any expat over the age of 18 who has resided in South Africa for 12 months or more requires a hard copy South African Police Clearance…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Changes to Submission Process for Indian Visas
June 10, 2016
The visa application submission process for South African nationals is changing for those wishing to obtain a visa in India. Applicants previously had to submit their applications to an Indian Consular post but with immediate effect all applications should be…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: New Immigration Bill Proposed to Cut Overstaying
June 3, 2016
A new bill has been proposed in South Africa to increase the sanctions currently in place for foreigners overstaying in the country, bringing in tighter measures and penalties. It is essential to note that these are currently in proposal stages,…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: New Extended Visitor Visa and Postal Applications
January 27, 2016
With immediate effect, frequent visitors to South Africa who are not from visa exempt/visa waiver countries and who are travelling for business, tourism or academic purposes may be granted multiple-entry Port of Entry Visas valid for up to two or three…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Home Affairs Committee Urges Compliance with Visa Regulations
January 5, 2016
The South African committee on Home Affairs have released a statement urging visitors to the country to familiarise themselves with their immigration rules and regulations before travelling. The committee released a statement stating; "We would like to urge potential visitors from…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: New Visa Services Provider for UK Residents
August 21, 2015
As of Friday 7th August 2015, VFS Global are now the providers for visa services to UK residents who require visas for South Africa. Whilst all submissions were previously done via the South African High Commission in London, they have now…
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