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IMMIGRATION ALERT: HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN VISA REGULATIONS & UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATES
South African Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba has announced the following amendments, which is anticipated to be in affect by the festive season: Unabridged birth certificates will not be required for foreign minor's, however this rule still applies to South...
NAMIBIA WAIVES VISA FOR JAMAICAN NATIONALS
As from the 23 July 2018, the Namibian and Jamaican Government agreed on a visa waiver program. Jamaicans passport holders can enter Namibia for business and tourism with no visa. This means that Jamaican passport holders will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at...
DISCOUNTED LANGUAGE LESSONS
The end of the year is approaching, Frantastique and Gymglish are offering a 10% discount on lessons for company clients (available until Dec 31st 2017). If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer, don't hesitate to get in touch! Learn French or English,...
THE LIFESPAN OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN GREEN ID BOOK
Numerous statements were made by the public/media that the Department of Home Affairs would be announcing the lifespan of green barcoded ID book and that the green books would come to an end by the 31 March 2018. It is then confirmed that no such announcement has been...
ZIMBABWEAN EXEMPTION PERMIT EXTENSION, FOR SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AT THE VFS OFFICES
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit extension, for scheduling appointments at the VFS offices. Since ZSP permit holders were advised to submit applications online, from 15 September 2017 to 30 November 2017 through the VFS website. This means that Zimbabweans still...
DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING #THISWEEKEND MUSICAL EVENTS
Don’t miss the upcoming #thisweekend musical events An entertainment musical weekend, from rock to jazz and choral music, this weekend has something in store for all...
IMMIGRATION ALERT KENYA: POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES ARE NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF PERMITS
The Immigration Authorities in Kenya have included Police Clearance Certificates in their requirements for all applicants above the age of 18. This is applicable for the below permits: Work Permits Dependents Permits Special Passes For new applications, Police...
CHANGES REGARDING TRANSFER/RECTIFICATION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE VISA
The Department of Home Affairs is requesting a verification report for all transfer/rectification of visa applications. This report must be obtained from Home Affairs confirming the authenticity and validity of the visa, before submitting the application via VFS. If...
FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN KENYA ON 17TH OCTOBER 2017
Following the 204th Plenary meeting held in Nairobi, the Commission announced that a fresh Presidential Election will be held in Kenya on the 17th October 2017. The Department of Immigration has advised that the processing of all work permits and Alien cards may be...
ZIMBABWE SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITIONS AND PROCESSES ANNOUNCED BY THE MINISTER
The Minister of the of Department of Home Affairs, Prof. Hlengiwe Buhle Mkhize, announced the conditions and processes to be followed for re-application of the Zimbabwean Special Permit (ZSP) on 08 September 2017 The new Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) initial...