Department of Home Affairs

In support of the Voter registration weekend

Important Alerts

PROCUREMENT SCAM ALERT: Service Providers/Suppliers

SCAM ALERTS: Unlawful and fraudulent activities in the name of the Department

DHA MANAGEMENT CONTACTS SCAM ALERT: Unlawful and fraudulent activities in the name of Senior Management of the Department

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
President Ramaphosa to officially launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation Created on 06 August, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Following its successful pilot du... Read more Home Affairs launches new online service to make switching to the Smart ID Card easier than ever Created on 03 August, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today launched a new online service that makes it easier than ever for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Sm... Read more Home Affairs extends operational hours in support of Voter Registration Weekend Created on 31 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at all offices nationwide during the final Voter Registration Weekend on 01 and 02 August 2026. All Home Affairs offices will be open on Sat... Read more Minister Schreiber officially opens new Centurion Home Affairs office Created on 30 July, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today officially opened the Department's new Centurion Home Affairs office at Centurion Mall, marking another milestone in the Home Affairs @ home refo... Read more Minister of Home Affairs welcomes arrests in Malamulele fraud case Created on 28 July, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, welcomes the arrest of two former Department of Home Affairs officials and four members of the public in connection with alleged fraud and corruption r... Read more Minister Schreiber to open new Home Affairs office at Centurion Mall Created on 28 July, 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will officially open the Department's new Home Affairs office at Centurion Mall in Pretoria. The relocation forms part of the Department's ongoing eff... Read more Smart ID access more than doubles as Home Affairs expands Digital Partnership with Absa Created on 22 July, 2026 South Africans now have two-and-a-half times more places to apply for a Smart ID Card than they did just four and a half months ago, after the Department of Home Affairs today expanded its Digital Par... Read more Keynote Address by Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, at Xpatweb Annual Global Mobility Conference Created on 21 July, 2026 Programme Director, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, Representatives from business, industry and the immigration profession, Members of the diplomatic corps, Distinguished guests, Ladi... Read more Home Affairs launches digitalised Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II to cut red tape, attract investment, and create jobs Created on 20 July, 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has today gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South Africa's immigration sy... 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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