Big changes for visa applications in South Africa

• The Minister of Home Affairs has waived the requirement for foreigners in South Africa to submit visa applications at least 60 days before their visa expires.
• The new waiver follows the minister’s consideration after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) presented him with representations based on the unintended consequences of applying two sub-regulations.
• The retrospective nature of the 60-day rule waiver could provide the DHA with a tool to resolve the number of pending applications and appeals awaiting adjudication.