The South African Department of Home Affairs has extended visa concessions for certain foreign nationals until Sept. 30, 2025, due to ongoing delays in processing applications.

Key Points:

  • As BAL reported, the concession was previously extended to March 31.
  • The extension applies to visa holders with pending waiver applications, long-term visa applications and visa appeals.
  • Foreign nationals can continue residing in South Africa during this period and may travel out of and reenter the country without being declared undesirable, provided they have the necessary documentation.
  • Non-visa-exempt applicants who travel out of the country with a waiver application receipt, long-term visa application receipt or appeal application receipt/confirmation are required to apply for a port of entry visa to re-enter South Africa.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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