by VISA Immigrations | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday asked the World Trade Organization to suspend intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines to bridge the huge gap in vaccination rates worldwide. India and South Africa last year brought forward the intellectual...
by VISA Immigrations | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles
When the government initially announced the vaccine strategy in January 2021, foreign nationals were excluded from the eligibility criteria; only South African citizens were allowed to register. However, President Cyril Ramaphosa later announced that the vaccination...
by VISA Immigrations | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles
A Green Paper is a government policy discussion paper that details specific issues, and then points out possible courses of action in terms of policy and legislation. It articulates possible solutions that are yet to be adopted by the government. The Green Paper is a...
by VISA Immigrations | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed which services will be available at Home Affairs offices during the country’s adjusted level 2 lockdown and announced extension dates for various documents. While Home Affairs offices are operational across the...
by VISA Immigrations | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles
The Drakensberg Mountains The largest mountain range in South Africa is a truly magical place. It’s no wonder that J.R.R. Tolkien saw this landscape as inspiration for the part of Middle Earth called the Misty Mountains. The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is home to 35...
by VISA Immigrations | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles
In providing for the regulations of admission and departure of foreigners to and from the Republic, The Immigration Act, No 13 of 2002 directs the Department of Home Affairs to contribute to an environment in which economic growth is promoted through the employment of...
by VISA Immigrations | Jul 14, 2021 | Articles
General Population South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is a country in Southern Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world’s 23rd-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 square miles). ...
by VISA Immigrations | Jul 8, 2021 | Articles
Information about a Life Partner Visa Would my girlfriend/boyfriend or fiancée be regarded as a spouse? A girlfriend/boyfriend or fiancée is considered a spouse only if you and your South Africa Citizen or permanent resident holder can show and prove that you have...
by VISA Immigrations | Jul 6, 2021 | Articles
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...
by VISA Immigrations | Jul 2, 2021 | Articles
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...
