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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 launches nationwide campaign to resolve blocked ID numbers Created on 01 June, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs is launching a nationwide campaign to assist individuals whose identity documents (IDs) were blocked prior to November 2022 and to ensure the integrity of the National P... Read more Minister Schreiber commends BMA for intelligence-driven interception of drug consignment worth nearly R1 billion at Beitbridge Port of Entry Created on 28 May, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, commends the Border Management Authority (BMA), the Hawks, SAPS K9 units, and all law enforcement officials involved in what is likely the single bigge... Read more Home Affairs builds digital verification platform for National Treasury to combat ghost workers Created on 26 May, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has developed a world-class new online real-time employee verification portal for National Treasury as part of government’s broader digital transformation agenda to stre... Read more Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits Created on 24 May, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs is currently undertaking an extensive series of nationwide public consultations regarding the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) and the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP). ... Read more Budget Vote Speech delivered by the Minister of Home Affairs in the National Council of Provinces Created on 19 May, 2026 Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananis... Read more 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

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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