South Africans that want to travel abroad to work or study in foreign countries will need a variety of documents to assist their visa application process.

Police Clearance Certificates are vital documents that indicate if a criminal conviction has been recorded against an individual.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of The DHA mentioned the three major changes on SA Visa are to be expected.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of There’s a huge VISA backlog at home affairs that’s stifling South Africa.

The visa backlog has nothing to do with people getting out, but rather workers who can’t get into South Africa to fill skills shortages.

Australia will make major changes to its migration system, with the aim of facilitating entry for candidates with skillsets that are needed.

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved new fees for passports and other travel documents, effective from 1 November

More than 100 jobs have been identified as scarce skills in the country. Foreigners are encouraged to apply for a special work visa.

An immigration consultant says that people leaving South Africa cuts across all races and that it is not just one particular group that is leaving.

This US farm, located in Mississippi, has been sued by six former workers – after it allegedly got rid of black staff to employ more white South Africans.

The Department of Home Affairs are calling on qualifying asylum seekers and refugees to renew their expired visas and status online by 30 June

The UK government will offer a new post-study work visa from 1 July 2021 for international students wishing to stay on in the country.

The United States has opened its borders to South Africans with specific skills, jobs, and visas from its ongoing travel ban.

Processing of New Zealand visas will no longer be carried out in South Africa as immigration procedures continue to be reassessed.

This is ambitious, but it may just be the post-pandemic planning needed to revive the SA tourist economy. So, how would a Remote Working Visa, erm, work?

Thanks to a new exemption within the Biden-imposed travel ban, thousands of South Africans are now allowed to make their way over to the US.

Home Affairs officials are currently enforcing immigration laws at the temporary facility in Bellville, Cape Town.

With the international travel laws now relaxed further, South Africans can choose from over 100 nations to visit visa-free. Here’s the list.

Accounts spreading xenophobia on Twitter has now called for “illegal immigrants” to be deported back to their countries of origin.

It’s official: More South Africans are looking at emigration options this year, as the devastating impact of COVID-19 takes its toll.

Migrant families have been split up on opposites sides of the world for several months, while both South Africa and New Zealand have closed their borders.

A report released by the CEE said that the hiring of foreign nationals may adversely affect their South African counterparts.

Foreigners who visited the country after 15 March 2020, now have until 31 October 2020 to sort out their documentation

For those seeking tougher border controls in South Africa, there’s some good news: The government have passed some crucial new laws.

(Partner Content) South Africans looking for immigration assistance should start processing their requests now.

Hundreds of illegal immigrants are being sent home on Thursday, after a worker’s revolt at the Lindela Repatriation Centre help some detainees escape.

It’s been a tough few days for Aaron Motsoaledi, who now has to face an entirely different challenge; 37 illegal immigrants have gone missing.

Planning your next travel adventure? Here’s our 2020 ‘hot list’ for visa-free dreamy destinations.

The extremely difficult set of criteria required to reach New Zealand on a refugee visa from South Africa didn’t stop these foolhardy souls from applying.

In Ramaphosa’s view, the visa deal is expected to ease the travel of officials.

Beitbridge needs a facelift: Authorities have since caught dozens of the border jumpers who illegally entered South Africa from Zimbabwe.

International Migrants Day is observed annually on 18 December to raise awareness regarding the challenges and difficulties of international migration.

All the things South Africans who have immigrated to the UK wish they brought with them, and what to consider taking if you’re next

In a strongly-worded statement, the UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has slammed the UK for treating South Africans unfairly over their visit visas.

Updates on visa entry into South Africa, including the scrapping of unabridged birth certificates, a new e-visa and ease of entry into the coutnry

“The nightmare ruling” which cost the South African tourism industry billions of rands, is on its way out.

White South Africans have indeed been leaving the country more than any other racial group. This emigration data calculates what the real numbers are.

This would go a long way towards restoring Home Affairs’ bruised reputation. Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is pursuing visa-free travel to the UK from SA.

So, you’ve decided to move. Don’t lose your mind as you leave the country.

Hlabisa says it is the government’s responsibility to ramp up the deportation of unskilled foreign nationals.

Thanks to this new emigration website, we can track where South Africans are leaving for as they seek to carve out a new life for themselves overseas.

President Ramaphosa announced that government will be prioritising border control, in the wake of the recent spate of xenophobic violence.

It can be difficult to imagine a new life in a different country, but there are some creature comforts that you won’t need to give up.

Research suggests the number of people participating in anti-immigrant hate crimes for the first time is increasing in South Africa.

Visitor from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and New Zealand now no longer have to worry about applying for a visa when visiting South Africa.

As emigration enquiries continue to increase across South Africa, three of our major industries are facing a severe brain drain over the next few years.

Part 3 in a guide to moving to Canada.

As South Africa’s unemployment continues to rise, have you considered finding work abroad?

Being prepared means you’re halfway there.

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will publish the Final Rule containing new EB-5 regulations on July 24, to go into effect on November 21, 2019.

Meet with U.S. Immigration Fund EB-5 Experts and an Immigration Attorney.

The South Africa government scrapped visa requirements for seven countries, including New Zealand, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

We spoke to an immigration expert to give us the lowdown on where South Africans are emigrating too – we’ve got a fair few surprises to discuss.

99 Countries, but Djib ain’t one: Now Djibouti’s changed their travel laws, the power of SA passports are weaker. Here’s where we can travel without a visa.

Part 2 in a series on how to emigrate to Canada.

The scam has reported already cost a South African family hoping to immigrate to Canada R100 000.

South Africa – welcome to the good side.

The temptation of upping sticks and working in Australia has never been so real for South Africans: Two new visa routes into the country have been revealed.

Deciding to move can be one of the most daunting decisions you’ll ever make – coupled with the added pressure of choosing a new neighbourhood, and everything can become a little overwhelming.

Recently-released data on emigration from South Africa shows that an alarming number of citizens are considering packing up and moving abroad.

According to the experts, recent load shedding fiascos are influencing more people to emigrate from South Africa. Thanks, Eskom.

If you speak to anyone who has made a big move recently, you will probably hear them say the same thing: Moving is not easy.

Sasha’s mom has plead with Dirco for assistance in reconnecting her with her daughter.

South Africa’s art scene is one of the most dynamic in the world, with creativity oozing from South African galleries, street corners, sidewalks, traffic lights, remote rural villages, and everywhere in between.

Figures provided by Suffolk Law also reveal that highly-skilled and wealthy South Africans are choosing Australia above any other country.

According to HSBC, moving to South Africa isn’t as popular as it used to be among the international community. Here’s why our emigration appeal is struggling.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has delivered a stern warning to undocumented foreign nationals for the remainder of the festive season.

If everyone could choose where they wanted to live, would it be good news for South Africa? Gallup’s emigration index says no…

A South African man, who has six children in Ireland, has been deported back to Cape Town.

The relaxation of some international travel requirements affecting children intending to pass through South Africa’s points of entry has been welcomed by travellers.

The reversal of the unabridged birth certificate rule is just one of the many changes implemented by the Department of Home Affairs.

The DA recently embarked on a tour of South Africa’s borders to better ascertain the problems facing access points into the country.

Malusi Gigaba will certainly not be missed by the tourism industry, a fact they made abundantly clear after his resignation on Tuesday.

To study in the UK is a dream for many young South Africans.

Can parents and grandparents join family members in Canada? The short answer is ‘Yes’.

As the end of the academic year looms in South Africa, many young students want to find out how they can pursue their dreams of studying in the UK.

The video was described as “sickening” and “racist” by the Republican Senator from Arizona. 

Some things are better left to the professionals.

There are some things New Zealand can offer that South Africa can’t. Certainly for young families, a life on the islands is highly appealing.

Yes, a person can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain based on a continuous lawful residence in the UK of ten years.

Aussie Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton proposed a “fast-track South African farmer visa” earlier in 2018. Recent updates have been scarce, however.

South Africa has long been home to millions of immigrants from around the world.

Canada’s Express Entry immigration system is the country’s flagship system for those who want to move to Canada.

The UK Government has confirmed in a shocking move that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be doubled from December 2018.

South Africans love to visit the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, South Africans cannot just hop on the first plane to Heathrow. They first need a UK tourist visa, also known as a UK visitor visa.

One of the most tricky issues that clients sometimes have is the issue of name changes due to marriage and other reasons, and the resultant admin involving their UK immigration documents.

Australia has become one of the world leaders in inward skilled migration with a total of 245,400 immigrants in the year ending June 30, 2017, a 27 per cent increase from the year before.

If you’re thinking of moving to the States, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get in touch with one of America’s top immigration lawyers.

Malusi Gigaba has walked the talk and filed a defamation lawsuit against media personality, Redi Thlabi over a Twitter spat.

It looks like the reduction of EU workers in the country after Brexit will account for more opportunities for non-EU workers.

Things turned ugly between Gigaba and Redi Thlabi on Twitter…

Wait, what? Malusi Gigaba has pulled some pretty daft stunts in his time, but he’s been forced to deny technically “trafficking” his daughter.

In July 2017, the Home Office asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC )to set out possible future patterns of EEA migration into the UK and to assess the impact of the immigration.

The electronic visa system is designed around the online capture of permit applications and biometrics both locally and abroad.

In the South African news today wrap, we will be seeing Kessie Nair back in court and looking back at Ramaphosa’s UN appearance.

Change is coming. For those of you travelling to South Africa in the near future, Malusi Gigaba just made your life a little easier.

There’s a lot happening in South African news today. Our round-up looks at the biggest stories, including the looming petrol price rises.

Zuma’s visit to Qatar has shed new light on the former president’s ties with a few of the world’s elite.

With tourism being the backbone of the South African economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to make visa applications easier.

If you are currently in a romantic relationship with someone who resides in South Africa and who has citizenship or Permanent Residency, you may apply for a Spousal Permit to immigrate to South Africa and reside with your partner.