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Practical Guides

Step-by-step guides for applications, renewals, and compliance

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Practical Guides18 min

Document Checklists by Visa Type - South Africa

This file provides per-visa-type document requirement checklists for South African immigration applications. All temporary residence visa applications are submitted through VFS Global (inside SA) o...

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Document Legalization, Authentication, and Certification Requirements for South African Immigration

All foreign documents submitted in support of South African visa and permit applications must be properly legalized, authenticated, or certified before the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will acc...

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Port of Entry Procedures - South Africa

South Africa has **71 designated ports of entry** through which persons may lawfully enter or depart the Republic. These comprise 52 land border posts, 10 airports, and 9 seaports. All ports of ent...

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Practical Living Guide for Foreign Nationals in South Africa

Settling in South Africa involves navigating a range of administrative, legal, and practical requirements beyond the immigration process itself. Foreign nationals must open bank accounts, understan...

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Tax and Financial Obligations for Foreign Nationals in South Africa

Foreign nationals living and working in South Africa are subject to a range of tax and financial obligations governed primarily by the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, the Tax Administration Act 28 of 20...

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VFS Global Practical Guide - South Africa Visa Applications

VFS Global is the outsourced visa application centre (VAC) contracted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to receive and process visa and permit applications submitted within South Africa. VFS ...

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Visa Fees & Processing Times - South Africa

Fees are prescribed in the Immigration Regulations and published in the Government Gazette. These are approximate and should be verified against the latest gazette notice.

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