NEW HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER DR LEON SCHREIBER EXTENDS THE TEMPORARY VISA CONCESSION TO SAFEGUARD APPLICANTS FROM ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES CAUSED BY PROCESSING DELAYS.

Foreign nationals who have applied for long-term visas (including Spousal, Relative’s, Work and Business visas), and whose applications are still pending as at 30 June 2024, are granted a further temporary extension until 31 December 2024.

Applicants who need to travel, but are awaiting the outcome of their long term visa applications, will be allowed to exit and re-enter South Africa up to 31 December 2024.

For more information, please click here to view the media statement published by Home Affairs regarding the concession.