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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 exceeds own target: 110 bank branches now live as FNB joins Digital Partnership rollout Created on 01 April, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey. The Department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partner... Read more Home Affairs delivers equality for Muslim Marriage Officers Created on 19 March, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community, by ensuring that Muslim Marriage Officers are now recognised on t... Read more Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme to position South Africa as a premier global events destination Created on 17 March, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs is proud to announce the groundbreaking new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a catalytic visa reform designed to boost South Africa’s standing a... Read more The beginning of the end for Home Affairs queues as first bank branches go live under new digital partnership model Created on 09 March, 2026 Today marks the launch of one of the most significant reforms in the history of the Department of Home Affairs, as the Department’s new Digital Partnership Model with South Africa’s banking sector has... Read more Deputy Minister Nzuza to handover enabling documents to Du Noon fire victims Created on 02 March, 2026 The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Wednesday, 04 March 2026, handover enabling documents to victims of a fire that engulfed Du Noon, Cape Town, in the beginning of the year... Read more For the first time, Home Affairs recognises Khoi-San traditional names on official documents Created on 26 February, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today proudly handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that records a Khoi-San tradition... Read more Minister Leon Schreiber’s Statement at SIU's Media Briefing: SIU Interim Report is a Watershed for Restoring the Rule of Law at Home Affairs Created on 23 February, 2026 The following remarks were delivered by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, at the release of the Special Investigating Unit’s interim report in terms of Proclamation 154 of 2024. ... Read more Minister Schreiber Address SONA Debate: The Best is About to Come Created on 17 February, 2026 Honourable Speaker, Last year, I stood at this podium and outlined the key priorities that the Home Affairs ecosystem would deliver during 2025. These were to: Build the first components of a Dig... Read more Home Affairs rolls out final phase of Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, cutting turnaround times to just one hour Created on 10 February, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is proud to announce the launch of the second and final phase of Home Affairs’ ground-breaking online Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, a major new mil... Read more

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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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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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