On 21 December 2023 the Department of Home Affairs issued a new circular pertaining to the continued backlog in the processing of waiver, long-term visa and appeal applications. The current visa status of all applicants who have submitted their applications via VFS in South Africa before or on 30 November 2023 will be extended until 30 June 2024.
For more details regarding the above and international travel. Click here to read the latest circular.