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Ongoing reports of delays in visa processing have highlighted problems with South Africa’s immigration system, especially the restrictions on skilled workers. These issues are raising...
7 kwi 2003 · Applications for temporary residence visas are processed and finalised at the foreign offices of the Department of Home Affairs. Arrangements to travel to South Africa must only be made once the temporary residence visa has been issued.
All Immigration related applications are done by VFS Global. Click on the link below to apply for any VISA or PERMIT. The DHA is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in South Africa.
Welcome to the Application Centres for South Africa Visa and Permit, Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) and Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) in South Africa by the Department of Home Affairs, Republic of South Africa
Where the application is made in the Republic, a valid visa for temporary sojourn at the time of application, in respect of each applicant. Proof that the applicant falls within the critical skills category as per prescribed list.
A temporary residence permit allows a foreign national, such as international students, foreign workers and tourists, to legally stay in South Africa for longer than 90 days. If you wish to stay in South Africa for a period of less than 90 days to visit family or as a tourist, you may apply for visitors' visa.
If you want to visit South Africa, you must produce a valid visa before you can enter into the country. A visa will be issued for a visit for tourism or business purposes and is valid for a period of 90 days.
