General Questions: What is a South African visa? All temporary residency documents have been renamed “visas” in accordance with the Amended South African Immigration Act 13 of 2002. A South African visa is a legally binding document that enables a foreigner to stay in the country for a specific period of time for a number…
How to qualify for a Retired Person’s Visa for South Africa? Foreigners of all ages who have the financial resources to retire in South Africa are eligible for a South African retirement visa. The holders of this visa may reside in South Africa on a seasonal or continuous basis. The following requirements apply: A monthly…
What is a critical skills visa? It is a work visa based on compliance with the Critical Skills List. The South African government publishes a list of key skills and qualifications for the economy. The candidate must be able to demonstrate that he or she is qualified and skilled in one of the jobs or skills…
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) early this week was in discussion with the parliamentary portfolio committee regarding Tourism and the effects that the coronavirus lockdown and International travel restrictions have had on international travelers to South Africa. The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) – representative for both international and African airlines, stakeholders, and…
The Department of Home Affairs has reviewed the list of high-risk countries which will be restricted from entering South Africa under the country’s level 1 lockdown rules. In a statement on Monday (19 October), the department said that the review of the list of high-risk countries was done in such a way that it strikes…
There are a number of benefits to living in South Africa, in this article I will mention five of them:- The people of South Africa are very warm and friendly South Africans are a friendly bunch. South Africa has 11 official languages and a very multi-cultural heritage. People will strike up a chat with you…
As one of the fastest growing countries on the African continent, South Africa is making it easier to attract the right skill sets to it’s shores. The Critical Skills Work Visa replaced the Exceptional Skills and Quota Visas. The Department of Home Affairs has a list of criteria that needs to be filled in order…
The Department of Home Affairs wants to attract more skilled visitors, business partners and investors to South Africa in order to grow the economy. As a result, on the 7th of October 2019, at the monthly Presidential Working Committee, Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi mentioned that the turnaround time for critical skills work visas…
Africa is a dynamic if troubled continent with South Africa one of it’s leading countries. This makes South Africa desirable for many. South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa has, however, announced stronger border control. As a result, it is best that you know what you need to enter South Africa. Here are a few updated regulations:-…
The Constitutional Court has ruled that asylum seekers whose refugee applications have been refused, can apply for a visa.
