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Adopting a child is one of the most meaningful things a person or couple can do, but in South Africa it is also a tightly regulated legal process. Adoption is […]

VFS Global is the official outsourced partner that handles in-person visa, permit and passport applications for the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and for foreign missions based in […]

A relative's visa for South Africa is a temporary residence visa under Section 18(4) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. It allows immediate family members of South African citizens […]

The General Work Visa is the default category under Section 19(2) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 — the route most foreign nationals take to work legally in South […]

South Africa is one of the more accessible destinations in the world for international retirees. Favourable weather, low cost of living relative to most developed economies, and a residency route […]

A South African business visa lets foreign entrepreneurs establish or invest in a business in South Africa under Section 15 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. It is the […]

The South African Critical Skills List is the official government-approved register of occupations the country is short of. If your profession appears on it, you may apply for a Critical […]

If you're a foreign national planning to study in South Africa, you'll need a study visa — issued under Section 13 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. The visa […]

If you are married to (or in a permanent relationship with) a South African citizen or permanent resident, the South African spousal visa is the legal route to live in […]

A guide to the four South African work visa categories — General Work, Critical Skills, Intra-Company Transfer, and Corporate — with 2026 fees, requirements, and the application process.