South Africa

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South Africa: New biometrics requirement causes delays

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Foreign nationals entering South Africa through any port of entry should expect delays up to four hours due to a new enhanced security measure that requires the capture of fingerprints and a photograph.

What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

Travellers should account for the additional time they will have to spend at immigration control following arrival.

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South Africa/India: Additional documentation required for visa applications submitted to VFS in India

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Following the announcement that foreign nationals in India must file South African visa applications at a VFS centre, VFS is now requiring additional supporting documents for Intra-company Transfer Work Visa Permit applications.

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South Africa: South African visa applications in India must be submitted to VFS

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Effective immediately, South African visa applicants in India must submit their applications to a VFS office in India instead of to an Indian consular post.  VFS assists consular posts in high-volume cities to process visa applications.

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South Africa: Amendment brings eased visa application methods and clearer child travel rules

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The Department of Home Affairs has approved the Cabinet’s decision regarding suggestions to improve and clarify the immigration regulations implemented in May 2014, and has in turn amended the law to make compliance easier. The amendment brings eased application methods for foreign nationals required to apply in person for South African visas and clearer entry and exit rules for those travelling with minors. Additionally, the DHA is considering implementing various streamlined visa programs and a visa-on-arrival program.