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IMMIGRATION & AFFAIRES CIVIQUES

For information regarding Immigration and Civic Matters, you can consult the website of the South African Department of Home Affairs: http://www.dha.gov.za/

SOUTH AFRICA’S CANDIDATURE TO THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (UNHRC)

IMPORTANT NOTICES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VISAS

Please be informed about the following changes implemented on 12 January 2022 regarding the issuing of visas:

Processing time for visitors visa, Section 11(2) and Study visas is more than 90 days.

Processing time for Temporary Residence Permit, long stay in the country, is between 6 and 8 months and may be longer depending on the outcome of the adjudication process of the visa applications done by Home Affairs in South Africa.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 14/11/2022
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 02/11/2022
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 24/10/2022
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 17/10/2022
SOUTH AFRICA AT SIAL 2022 10/10/2022
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM WEBINAR 10/10/2022

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Embassy Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Kindly be informed that all communications concerning Visas or Consular matters are via email only. No telephone enquiries will be accepted.

COVID-19: GOVERNEMENT CLARIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINATION CERTIFICATES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS
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FLIGHT RESERVATIONS
PLEASE PRESENT A PROOF OF FLIGHT RESERVATION WHEN APPLYING FOR A VISA.
DO NOT BUY THE FLIGHT TICKET BEFORE THE VISA IS ISSUED.