South Africa Waives Medical Reports for Visa and PR Applications
On July 17, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) published Ministerial Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2026 in the Government Gazette. The directive, effective
Read More »South Africa Requires Online Traveler Declarations
Effective July 1, 2026, all travelers entering or leaving South Africa via air, land, sea and rail ports of entry are required to submit an online traveler declaration before
Read More »South Africa Proposes Stricter Foreign Worker Hiring Rules and Penalties
The government has introduced the Employment Services Amendment Bill, which proposes new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement
Read More »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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