July 9, 2026
Immigration Directive 10 of 2026: Medical Report Waiver for Temporary Residence Visa and Permanent Residence ApplicationsImmigration Directive 10 of 2026, signed by Minister Dr L.A. Schreiber on 8 July 2026, waives the requirement to submit a medical report for temporary residence
July 5, 2026
SARS Traveller DeclarationFrom 1 July 2026, every traveller entering or departing South Africa must submit a digital declaration through the SATMS system before departure. This guide covers the full submission process, declaration thresholds, penalties, channel routing, and the specific implications for
March 31, 2026
Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026If you’re a foreign national currently in South Africa with a pending visa, waiver, or appeal application, Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026 directly affects you.This directive determines:whether you are legally allowed to staywhether you can
December 23, 2025
Revised White Paper on ImmigrationThe Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, signalling a massive shift from a compliance-based "mechanical" approach to a modernised, merit-based migration system. This "whole-of-government" strategy
December 23, 2025
What It Means, Why Applications Are Being Rejected, and What To Do NextHome Affairs is enforcing South Africa’s 60-day rule more strictly — and we’re seeing more visa renewal and change applications rejected where the submission timeline is not met.If you’re
Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025 What It Means for Visa Applicants in South Africa Introduction: Why This Directive Matters Now The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a revised version of Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025,
IMMIGRATION DIRECTIVE NO. 4 OF 2025Extension of Temporary Concession Due to Delays in Processing Appeals and Manual ApplicationsThe Department of Home Affairs has been working to clear the backlog in visa and permit applications since issuing Immigration Directive No. 16 of
May 20, 2024
Directive No. 5 of 2023The Department of Home Affairs last year introduced a ray of sunshine with Directive No. 5 of 2023. This directive aims to streamline the visa application journey for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in South Africa.This blog dives
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