Latest Immigration News

Massive Relief: Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) and Lesotho Special Permits (LSP) Extended by 18 Months ZEP and LSP permits, issued to Zimbabwean and Lesotho nationals

NEW and LIMITED Automatic Visa Extensions & Travel Exemptions Only applicants awaiting outcomes of appeals and waivers covered until 31 March 2026 Due to persistent processing

Constitutional Court Restores Citizenship Rights for South Africans Abroad In a landmark decision welcomed by citizenship experts and the broader South African diaspora, the Constitutional

IMCOSA Newsletter – Automatic visa extensions, digital nomads visa status, backlog project updates and more Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends, The first quarter of 2025 brings both positive

NEW Automatic Visa Extensions & Travel Exemptions Applicants for long-term visas covered until 30 September The Minister of Home Affairs’ directive No 16 of 2024, published

In the spotlight: Is your citizenship at risk? South Africa’s citizenship laws have recently come under scrutiny, particularly in light of a significant legal battle

UPDATE on Travel Exemptions: Tourist Visas Automatically Extended The travel directive published on 17 December 2024 (see our last post) was updated a day later

Travel exemption for visa applicants extended until 31 March 2025 Safe passage out of and back into South Africa has been extended for those awaiting outcomes

Zimbabwean citizens living in South Africa with a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) have been thrown another 12-month lifeline. The previous Minister’s decision to end the