Extension Of Stay Permissions For Certain Visa-Exempt Nationals

Key Points

• South Africa introduced measures to allow entry-visa-exempt foreign nationals to continue to remain in the country legally while other visa applications are processed

Overview

The government of South Africa will grant extension of stay permissions to entry-visa-exempt foreign nationals who have a pending long-term visa application. Extensions of stay permissions will remain in place until 30 September 2022. This timeframe will allow foreign nationals located inside South Africa to remain in the country while their visa applications are processed.

Applicants with expired immigration permissions who no longer wish to renew visa applications will be required to exit South Africa by 30 September 2022 at the latest.