South Africa Extends Visa Concession to June 2027
On March 30, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs issued an extension of its temporary concession granted to foreign nationals affected by delays in the processing of
Read More »South Africa Opens MEETS Visa Scheme for International Events
On February 25, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) published a notice in the official government gazette, inviting expressions of interest for accreditation to the
Read More »South Africa Launches STAGES Visa Scheme for Film Crews
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs published a notice in the official government gazette, inviting expressions of interest in the new Screen Talent and
Read More »South Africa Extends Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits to 2027
On October 8, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the validity of the Lesotho Extension Permit (LEP) and the Zimbabwean Extension Permit (ZEP) until
Read More »South Africa Extends Temporary Concession for Visa Waiver and Appeal Delays
On September 23, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs issued an extension of its temporary concession granted to foreign nationals affected by delays in the processing of
Read More »South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation System
On September 18, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA will enable visa applicants to apply online,
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