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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

LATEST NEWS UPDATE
Home Affairs reminds the public of the deadline for the registration of customary marriages Created on 16 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs reminds members of the public that 31 August 2026 is the deadline to register qualifying customary marriages under the special registration period declared by the Minist... Read more Home Affairs expands Digital Partnership as Absa goes live with Smart ID applications Created on 15 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs today announced another major milestone in our groundbreaking Digital Partnership with the banking sector as Absa went live with digital Smart ID applications, becoming ... Read more Minister Schreiber welcomes arrest as anti-corruption crackdown gathers pace Created on 10 July, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority (BMA) official as part of the ongoing campaign to root out corruption across the Home Affairs ... Read more MEDIA ADVISORY: Ms Ndileka Cola appointed Chief Director of Communications for the Department of Home Affairs Created on 10 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Ndileka Cola as the Chief Director of Communications. Ms Cola officially assumed her duties on 01 July 2026, marking a signi... Read more Reforms at the Refugee Appeals Authority deliver biggest reduction in refugee appeals backlog in years Created on 09 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has achieved the biggest reduction in South Africa's refugee appeals backlog in years following a series of reforms at the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAA... Read more Home Affairs Notes Constitutional Court Judgment on Refugees Act Created on 07 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs notes the judgment handed down today by the Constitutional Court in the matter between the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Minister of Home Affairs. The case conc... Read more Home Affairs concludes voluntary repatriation operation at Epping Refugee Reception Office Created on 06 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has successfully transferred foreign nationals who . requested voluntary repatriation from the Epping Refugee Reception Office in the Western Cape to the Musina Repatria... Read more Home Affairs to recruit 301 additional Immigration Officers to boost enforcement Created on 06 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs is moving to strengthen immigration enforcement capacity by recruiting an additional 301 Immigration Officers across the country. At present, the Department has only 86... Read more Home Affairs Marks Two Years of Progress Under the GNU Created on 03 July, 2026 Over the past 24 months under the Government of National Unity (GNU), the Home Affairs ecosystem, inclusive of the Department of Home Affairs, the Border Management Authority (BMA) and Government Prin... Read more

CONTACT DETAILS AT DHA HEAD OFFICE

CHIEF DIRECTORATE: PERMITS	CHIEF DIRECTOR	0800 60 11 90

Category	Director: Mr. Phindiwe Mbhele	0800 60 11 90
Critical Skills Work Visa Business Visa General Work Visa Intra-Company Transfer Study Visa (universities & aviation schools) Treaty Visa Exchange Visa Corporate Visa Crew Visa	Deputy Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 4572 (Ben)
	Assistant Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 7165 (Khathu)
	Assistant Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 4567 (Dalena)
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Category	Director: Ms Phatheka Vikwa	0800 60 11 90
Temporary Residence Visa - Enquiries	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 7227
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Permanent Residence Permits - Enquiries	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 4595
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Category	Director: Ms Yogie Travern	0800 60 11 90
Zimbabwe/Lesotho Special Permits	Assitant Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 7258
Waivers & Exemptions Proof of Permanent Residence Visa and Permit verifications Visa and Permit withdrawals	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	012 406 - 4432 (Mulalo)

Category	Director:	0800 60 11 90
Rejected Applications (Appeals for temporary residence & permanent residence)	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	0800 60 11 90

General information about requirements for visas & permits	www.dha.gov.za	DHA Contact Centre Number
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