Department of Home Affairs

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Withdrawal of waivers granted in terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002: Granting of permanent residence status in terms of section 27(b) of the Immigration Act: Graduates from South African tertiary institutions in the area of critical skills

Minister's Immigration Directive No 01 of 2021 - Extension of ZEP for a period of 12 months

Immigration Directive No 07 of 2021 - Temporary Concession for Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa holders

Extension of temporary concession in respect of foreign nationals in light of a continued backlog in processing outcomes on Waiver applications, Visa applications and Appeal applications

Home Affairs turbocharges film and creative industry with new digital visa scheme

The Department of Home Affairs is proud to announce the gazetting of the pathbreaking new Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES)...READ MORE

Deputy Minister Nzuza to embark on late registration of birth programme in Dannhauser Local Municipality

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, embark on a High-Impact Outreach Programme in the Dannhauser Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal...READ MORE

Speech delivered by Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza, at the One Stop Border Post Bill Debate

Today, we stand on the foundation of a bold vision to build borders that are not just lines of control, but gateways of opportunity...READ MORE

Speech delivered by Minister Leon Schreiber on the One Stop Border Post Bill: National Assembly, 4 November 2025

Today marks another critical step forward on our ongoing journey to reposition the Home Affairs ecosystem, inclusive of the Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority (BMA), as powerful economic enablers...READ MORE

Home Affairs introduces doorstep delivery of Passports for South Africans abroad

In another major step towards fulfilling our vision to deliver Home Affairs @ home, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has today announced the introduction of doorstep delivery of Passports for South African citizens living abroad, with the service going live around the world on 1 November 2025...READ MORE

Confronting complexity in migration: Speech delivered by Minister Leon Schreiber at the I-20 Summit

Over the next two days, this event will engage on the many facets of migration on the side-lines of South Africa’s historic hosting of the G20 summit...READ MORE

South Africa’s statement at the 76th Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner’s Programme (EXCOM) delivered by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Njabulo Nzuza

South Africa aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on behalf of the African Group...READ MORE

Minister Leon Schreiber welcomes criminal conviction of fired Home Affairs official

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, welcomes the conviction of a dismissed Home Affairs official, Dawn Pieterson, who has been found guilty on nine counts of fraud and two counts of contravening the Births and Deaths Registration Act...READ MORE

Minister of Home Affairs tables Electoral Reform Consultation Panel’s report in Parliament

On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, tabled the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel’s (ERCP) report in Parliament...READ MORE

Minister of Home Affairs presents the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to tourism industry

Today, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, presented the Department’s brand-new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference...READ MORE