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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
Budget Vote Speech delivered by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza Created on 15 May, 2026 Budget Vote speech delivered by Hon Njabulo B Nzuza (MP), Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, on the occasion of the Home Affairs Budget Vote Debate (5) - 15 May 2026: National Assembly, Cape Town ... Read more Budget Vote Speech delivered by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber Created on 15 May, 2026 Budget Vote Speech delivered by the Minister of Home Affairs on the occasion of the Home Affairs Budget Vote Debate (Vote 5) in the National Assembly - 15 May 2026 Honourable Speaker, Thoko D... Read more Home Affairs secures another two arrests, bringing May total to six Created on 14 May, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has secured another two arrests through coordinated operations targeting corruption and fraud as the Department intensifies its crackdown on criminality within immigrati... Read more Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications Created on 12 May, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has won a significant victory against abuse of the asylum system through today’s judgment of the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and... Read more Minister of Home Affairs invites public comment on draft Digital Identity regulations Created on 05 May, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. The draft regulations are desig... Read more Home Affairs secures two more arrests of alleged corrupt officials Created on 01 May, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has achieved two further breakthroughs in the ongoing campaign against corruption by securing the arrest of two more officials, in addition to the arrests and 63 dismiss... Read more Home Affairs suspends two officials over use of AI “hallucinations” Created on 30 April, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is suspending two senior officials with immediate effect following the detection of apparent Artificial Intelligence (AI) “hallucinations” cited as references appe... Read more Minister Leon Schreiber's Speech: PPP bidders announced for the redevelopment of South Africa’s six busiest land ports of entry Created on 28 April, 2026 The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Mike Masiapato The Acting Director-General of the Department of Home Affai... Read more Home Affairs dismissals grow to 63 as 7 more officials dismissed in ongoing misconduct crackdown Created on 24 April, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, confirms that the Department has dismissed a further 7 officials with immediate effect, following the conclusion of disciplinary processes into various... 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)
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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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