Immigration Act of South Africa – This is the current version and applies as from 26 May 2014, i.e. the date of commencement of the Immigration Amendment Act 3 of 2007 and the Immigration Amendment Act 13 of 2011 – to date.

Immigration to South Africa

You’ve made a decision to immigrate to South Africa. The information below will affirm why that choice proved to be a good one!

There are several methods you’ll be able to relocate to South Africa, but one fact remains: You will have to manage the Department of Home Affairs in securing your visas. This is extremely demanding in case you don’t know what you are doing.

The investment requirements

The investment requirements are rather substantial, if you are coming to South Africa through the creation of a small business thing. Since the implementation of the brand-new Regulations in May this year, contribution amounts now sum to R5m.

Department of Trade and Industry

You can approach the Department of Trade and Industry and get a capital decrease, if you want a decrease in this capital requirement. There’s a list of businesses that is appealing in case you cannot fill the full amount and qualify for this.

Retiring in South Africa is another great alternative

Retiring in South Africa is another great alternative if you’re able to fill the minimal monetary conditions. Home Affairs are now requesting that you attest a monthly income of R37, 000. The nice thing is you are able to add as many dependents so if a family of is you, as you want to this, your kids along with your spouse can hop in your visa. Before June this year, one would have to demonstrate R20, 000 PER MAN! So this we feel is a good move to the part of Home Affairs.

Moving to the Republic and taking up work

Moving to the Republic and taking up work can have its challenges. Work permits/visas are presently tough to come by. The inclusion of the department of labor in the process has made it incredibly tough to secure a visa.

The lengthy processing time

The lengthy processing time is additionally NOT appealing to future companies. On the upside, Moving to the Republic and taking up work can have its challenges. Work permits/visas are presently tough to come by. The inclusion of the department of labor in the process has made it incredibly tough to secure a visa.

The lengthy processing time is additionally NOT appealing to future companies. On the upside, a critical skills visa was introduced into the mix which means if you are in a profession that is recorded on the critical skills list, you can probably relocate to South Africa without any hassles.

Critical skills visa was introduced

Critical skills visa was introduced into the mix which means if you are in a profession that is recorded on the critical skills list, you can probably relocate to South Africa without any hassles.

These are the three primary groups. There are others so please give us a shout if you do not fulfill the above criteria. There are a couple more routes which we can discuss with you.

Immigrating to South Africa can mean an amazing life

Immigrating to South Africa can mean an amazing life for you and your family. An emerging market, varied cultural groups, developed infrastructure and liberal constitution make South Africa a sought-after destination for opportunists desiring to take advantage in a “non western” setting.

South Africa is a faultless destination for your company

South Africa is a faultless destination for your company if you are looking forward to expanding into Africa. It’s the most innovative member of the SADC region as well as on the continent making it an impeccable place to set up a head office that will feed into smaller offices on the continent. Our banking and telecommunication infrastructure is extremely good and leagues ahead of other developing African countries.

Immigration South Africa facilitates the South African visa process

Immigration South Africa facilitates the South African visa process from beginning to end.

Our services include applications for Immigration to South Africa, and we also offer other move services that are ancillary. Applying for a change of standing in South Africa, whether offering your visa or beginning a business, our trained immigration advisers are on hand to assist.

The visas that we assist with are: Work, Business, Retirement, Study, Family, Spouse and Life Partner Visas, Permanent Residency applications and Citizenship.

IMMIGRATION ACT of SOUTH AFRICA

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IMMIGRATION ACT 13 OF 2002

(Gazette No. 23478, Notice No. 766, dated 31 May 2002. Commencement date: 12 March 2003, unless
otherwise indicated. [Proc. No. R13, Gazette No. 24951, dated 20 February 2003])

As amended by:

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 – Government Gazette 26311, Notice No.
559, dated 28 April 2004. Commencement date: 27 April 2004.

Immigration Amendment Act 19 of 2004 – Government Gazette 26901, Notice No. 1206, dated 18 October
2004. Commencement date: 1 July 2005. [Proc. No. R30, Gazette No. 27725, dated 27 June
2005].

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007 – Government Gazette
30599, Notice No. 1224, dated 14 December 2007. Commencement date: 16 December 2007.

Immigration Amendment Act 3 of 2007 – Government Notice 656 in Government Gazette 30095 dated 18
July 2007. Commencement date: 26 May 2014 and the Immigration Amendment Act 13 of 2011 –
Government Notice 690 in Government Gazette 34561 dated 26 August 2011.

Commencement date: 26 May 2014 [Proc. Nos. R32 and R33, Gazette No. 37679]

The Act has been amended by section 26 of Act 13 of 2011 which states the following:

“26. Substitution of words

The principal Act is hereby amended-

(a) by the substitution for the word “permit” or “permits”, wherever it occurs in the Act, of the word
“visa” or “visas”, as the case may be, except in cases where-

(i) reference is made to a permanent residence permit; and

(ii) there is an amendment effected by any of the sections of this Act, excluding this section;

(b) by the substitution for the words “temporary residence permit” or “temporary residence permits”,
wherever they occur in the Act, of the word “visa” or “visas”, as the case may be;

(c) by the substitution for the word “condition” or “conditions”, wherever it occurs in the Act, of the
words “terms and conditions”, except in cases where the phrase ‘”terms and conditions” or
“terms or conditions”‘ are used; and

(d) by the substitution for the words “21 years”, wherever they occur in the Act, of the words “18
years”.”
It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act, which is hereby published for
general information: –

GENERAL EXPLANATORY NOTE:

[ ] Words in bold type in square brackets indicate omissions from existing enactments.

__________ Words underlined with a solid line indicate insertions in existing enactments.

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(English text signed by the President.)

(Assented to 30 May 2002.)

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ACT

To provide for the regulation of admission of persons to, their residence in, and their departure from
the Republic; and for matters connected therewith.

PREAMBLE

In providing for the regulation of admission of foreigners to, their residence in, and their departure from the
Republic and for matters connected therewith, the Immigration Act aims at setting in place a new system of
immigration control which ensures that-

(a) visas and permanent residence permits are issued as expeditiously as possible and on the basis of
simplified procedures and objective, predictable and reasonable requirements and criteria, and without
consuming excessive administrative capacity;

(Paragraph (a) of the Preamble substituted by section 1 of Act 13/2011)

(b) security considerations are fully satisfied and the State retains control over the immigration of
foreigners to the Republic;

(c) interdepartmental coordination and public consultations enrich the management of immigration;

(Paragraph (c) of the Preamble substituted by section 1 of Act 13/2011)

(d) economic growth is promoted through the employment of needed foreign labour, foreign investment is
facilitated, the entry of exceptionally skilled or qualified people is enabled, skilled human resources are
increased, academic exchanges within the Southern African Development Community is facilitated
and tourism is promoted;

(e) the role of the Republic in the continent and the region is recognised;

(f) the entry and departure of all persons at ports of entry are efficiently facilitated, administered and
managed;

(g) immigration laws are efficiently and effectively enforced, deploying to this end significant
administrative capacity of the Department of Home Affairs, thereby reducing the pull factors of illegal
immigration;

(h) the South African economy may have access at all times to the full measure of needed contributions
by foreigners;

(i) the contribution of foreigners in the South African labour market does not adversely impact on existing
labour standards and the rights and expectations of South African workers;

(j) a policy connection is maintained between foreigners working in South Africa and the training of our
citizens;

(k) push factors of illegal immigration may be addressed in cooperation with other Departments and the
foreign states concerned;