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Renting to a foreign national in South Africa is lawful, but owners, estate agents and accommodation providers must understand the person’s immigration position. This guide explains the applicable duties, verification steps, records and legal risks.
Can Home Affairs enter your business without a warrant? We examine the powers of immigration officers, labour inspectors and SAPS, and what employers should do to protect themselves during an inspection.
Need more time in South Africa? Learn who may apply for a visa extension, how the VFS process works and why the submission deadlines matter.
High Net Worth? South Africa May Be One of the World’s Best-Kept Immigration Secrets South Africa has problems. Nobody is pretending otherwise. But it is also a sophisticated country offering modern cities, strong professional services, exceptional property, private healthcare, respected schools, extraordinary natural beauty and a lifestyle that can be difficult to reproduce elsewhere at […]
The special registration period for qualifying customary marriages closes on 31 August 2026. Couples whose marriages have not yet been registered are urged to approach Home Affairs without delay.
Chidimma Adetshina was an infant when the alleged fraud surrounding her identity occurred. We examine her prohibited-person status, Section 29 of the Immigration Act, Home Affairs’ role and the legal options that may determine whether she can remain in South Africa.
South Africa’s ETA costs R500, but is it compulsory for visa-exempt travellers? Gema Visa Services examines what travellers actually receive for the voluntary ETA fee.
South Africa Waives Medical Report Requirement for Visa and Permanent Residence Applications The Minister of Home Affairs has issued Ministerial Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2026, introducing a welcome change for applicants applying for South African visas and permanent residence. With immediate effect, applicants are no longer required to submit a Medical Report as part of their visa […]
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