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Reapplication period for Zimbabwean Special Permits to open

SOUTH AFRICA   8 Aug 17

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ANC proposes sector-based caps on foreign workers

SOUTH AFRICA   2 Aug 17

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Government publishes White Paper to overhaul immigration system

SOUTH AFRICA   31 Jul 17

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Applicants for Indian visas must appear in person...

INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA   20 Jul 17

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Initial assessment aids applicants for general work visas

SOUTH AFRICA   13 Jul 17

South Africa

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Deadline approaches to resubmit misplaced permanent residence applications

SOUTH AFRICA   27 Jun 17

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Home Affairs minister sets out immigration priorities

SOUTH AFRICA   23 Jun 17

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Strike by Home Affairs workers averted

SOUTH AFRICA   16 Jun 17

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National Assembly passes Border Management Authority Bill

SOUTH AFRICA   12 Jun 17

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DHA workers set to strike June 19 as...

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Jun 17

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Public worker union threatens to shut down Department...

SOUTH AFRICA   6 Jun 17

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Minister announces Cabinet approval of immigration plans

SOUTH AFRICA   19 May 17

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New Home Affairs Minister asked to review burdensome...

SOUTH AFRICA   2 May 17

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Home Affairs Ministry signals intent to prioritize critical...

SOUTH AFRICA   25 Apr 17

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New Minister of Home Affairs appointed in Cabinet...

SOUTH AFRICA   31 Mar 17

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Visa-free agreement to take effect March 30

RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA   13 Mar 17

Russia South Africa

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Minister confirms Cabinet will consider comprehensive immigration reform...

SOUTH AFRICA   27 Feb 17

South Africa

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South Africa puts pause on recently announced visa...

SOUTH AFRICA   23 Feb 17

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Home Affairs to prioritize employment of local workers

SOUTH AFRICA   16 Feb 17

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New policies on validity of visas announced

SOUTH AFRICA   3 Feb 17

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Department of Home Affairs debunks social media messages...

SOUTH AFRICA   25 Jan 17

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Visa exemption to be eliminated

NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA   14 Dec 16

New Zealand South Africa

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DHA looking to add immigration inspectors, adds temporary...

SOUTH AFRICA   14 Dec 16

South Africa

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India opens 3 visa application centers in South...

INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA   13 Dec 16

India South Africa

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Minimum wage announced, will apply to foreign workers

SOUTH AFRICA   12 Dec 16

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South Africa opens visa applications centers in Botswana,...

BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE   12 Dec 16

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Celebrity case offers a lesson to travelers

SOUTH AFRICA   28 Nov 16

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South Africa grants 3-month visa extensions to certain...

SOUTH AFRICA   4 Nov 16

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Finance Minister reconfirms plans to accelerate immigration reforms

SOUTH AFRICA   1 Nov 16

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Temporary visa application office opens in Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA   24 Oct 16

South Africa

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Cape Town visa application center closes temporarily

SOUTH AFRICA   19 Oct 16

South Africa

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Automated police clearance system postponed

SOUTH AFRICA   5 Oct 16

South Africa

NZLZAF

New Zealand to impose visa requirement on South...

NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA   4 Oct 16

New Zealand South Africa

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Automated police clearance system to be implemented Oct....

SOUTH AFRICA   26 Sep 16

South Africa

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Proposed amendments to 2014 immigration regulations published

SOUTH AFRICA   20 Sep 16

South Africa

LSOZAF

Deadline for Lesotho nationals to regularize status approaches

LESOTHO, SOUTH AFRICA   16 Sep 16

Lesotho South Africa

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South Africa changes visa validity start date

SOUTH AFRICA   13 Sep 16

South Africa

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All visa applications in India now require lodging...

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Jun 16

South Africa

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Visa rules to be liberalized for Kenyan nationals

SOUTH AFRICA   9 May 16

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Policy change on asylum seekers faces legal challenge

SOUTH AFRICA   11 Apr 16

South Africa

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Multi-entry visitor visas with longer validity periods now...

SOUTH AFRICA   1 Feb 16

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The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...

AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, , SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA   6 Jan 16

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Senior immigration official charged in corruption probe

SOUTH AFRICA   29 Dec 15

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Christmas and New Year’s holiday closures will impact...

CHINA, , RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA   15 Dec 15

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Visa centers, other service providers to close for...

SOUTH AFRICA   14 Dec 15

South Africa

INDZAF

Significant delays reported at South Africa’s Indian missions

INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA   30 Oct 15

India South Africa

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DHA offers proposals to alleviate burdensome rules on...

SOUTH AFRICA   26 Oct 15

South Africa

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Technical difficulties delaying some applications

SOUTH AFRICA   9 Sep 15

South Africa

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South Africa clarifies new rule on traveling minors

SOUTH AFRICA   8 Jun 15

South Africa

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Work Visas and Business Visas now permit part-time...

SOUTH AFRICA   27 May 15

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Companies may now apply for one-stop premium visa...

SOUTH AFRICA   14 May 15

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Strict rules for traveling children to be implemented...

SOUTH AFRICA   8 May 15

South Africa

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One-stop premium visa service center to launch for...

SOUTH AFRICA   23 Apr 15

South Africa

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New directive allows for in-country ICT applications in...

SOUTH AFRICA   23 Dec 14

South Africa

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Critical Skills Visa documentary criteria eased

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Nov 14

South Africa

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South Africa issuing consecutive intra-company transfer visas to...

SOUTH AFRICA   29 Oct 14

South Africa

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Government postpones strict parental travel provision again

SOUTH AFRICA   16 Sep 14

South Africa

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Parliamentary committee approves immigration changes

SOUTH AFRICA   3 Sep 14

South Africa

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Strict rules for traveling with children start Oct....

SOUTH AFRICA   3 Sep 14

South Africa

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Extensions no longer granted in many work permit...

SOUTH AFRICA   2 Sep 14

South Africa

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Some missions requiring visa-waived nationals to obtain Port...

SOUTH AFRICA   2 Sep 14

South Africa

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Grace period set for travel with children

SOUTH AFRICA   12 Jun 14

South Africa

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DHA publishes job categories for new Critical Skills...

SOUTH AFRICA   6 Jun 14

South Africa

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Harsh overstay provisions now being implemented

SOUTH AFRICA   3 Jun 14

South Africa

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Implementation date to be announced soon for new...

SOUTH AFRICA   28 May 14

South Africa

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Immigration overhaul to take effect May 26

SOUTH AFRICA   23 May 14

South Africa

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New law changes Section 11(2) work authorization process

SOUTH AFRICA   20 May 14

South Africa

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New VFS visa centers to accept mandatory in-person...

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Apr 14

South Africa

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Immigration reforms expected to take effect by June...

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Apr 14

South Africa

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Draft regulations toughen permit procedures for foreign workers

SOUTH AFRICA   7 Mar 14

South Africa

ZAF

Sweeping changes to work permit regime are coming

SOUTH AFRICA   6 Feb 14

South Africa

ZAF

New Smart ID Cards Will Be Issued to...

SOUTH AFRICA   22 Jul 13

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