With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. This is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. Immigrants can choose between temporary residence visas and permanent residence permits. With the new proposed immigration act of 2014, this option might no longer be available for couples in the honeymoon phase. South africa immigration newest data on immigration to. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as. The minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. Africa immigration south africa, the global immigration. Foreign immigrants coming to south africa can choose between a variety of visas and permits depending on their reason for visiting south africa, as well as the time they would like to spend in south africa. South africa immigration who comes to live in south africa. South african immigration act regulations work permit south.
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Jul 26, 2019 immigration act of south africa this is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. The pcl map collection includes more than 250,000 maps, yet less than 30% of. Background pursuant to the 2011 amendments to the immigration act, 2002 act no of 2002 and the subsequent immigration regulations promulgated on 22 may 2014, guidance material was revised. Split into nine provinces with important cities for example johannesburg, cape town and pretoria, successful applicants may also enjoy the spectacular scene, including mountainous swaziland and one of the few locations on earth with a mega diversity of flora. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Change of conditions and change of status under the south. Migration, mobility and urban vulnerabilities page 5 of 47 executive summary this research report explores the challenges and opportunities associated with migration and mobility into and within south african cities and associated implications for urban governance. The outcome of the application must be awaited outside the republic of south africa.
South africa is presently experiencing a serious shortage of skilled workers. Unravelling south african immigration law caveat legal. On 14 june 19, the first immigration regulation act, which limited the free movement of asians, and restricted their entry into the country, was passed in south africa. Africa reference map 2002 320k and pdf format 323k. There have been a number of changes to south africas immigration law over the past two years, triggered by amendments to the immigration act, no. Immigration act archives insights into the law in south. To give effect within the republic of south africa to the relevant international legal instruments, principles and standards relating to. Modern changes to south african immigration policies. Contemporary migration to south africa a regional development issue aurelia segatti and loren b. Immigration and citizenship western cape government. The below information is supplied by intergate immigration. South african immigration act regulations work permit. Jul 27, 2019 immigration act of south africa this is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i.
Immigration south africa blog page 21 of 45 intergate. Prospective immigrants must keep in mind that no alien shall enter or sojourn in the republic of south africa with view of permanent residence therein unless he or she is in possession of an immigration permit. With effect from 16 january 2017 all diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders of new zealand who intend to enter the rsa, or who wish to transit the rsa en route to a. This act provides for an integrated and coordinated disaster management policy in south africa that focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of disasters. Click here to open administrative fine amounts immigration act 2002 3 june 2014. Here is a graqphical representation of the new changes to the immigration law. The challenge of immigration policy in the new south africa kevin tessier south africa s immigration policy is in a state of flux. Prevention and combating of corrupt activities act 12 of 2004. New south african immigration regulation comes into law. May 26, 2014 the minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. One example is the entrenchment of revolutionary violence, and a second is a problematic conceptual dichotomy of south africa from the rest of the continent that needs to be transcended as a fundamental prerequisite to transit south africa from its apartheid era attitude and to integrate it mentally. Major changes to life partner permit immigration act. New south african immigration regulation comes into law sa.
South africa maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library. Acknowledging that south africas mineral and petroleum resources belong. Preamble substituted by section 1 of act 19 of 2004. South africa, officially the republic of south africa rsa, is the southernmost country in africa. Section 106 of the immigration act provides that a foreigner other than the holder of a medical treatment visa or visitors visa, may apply to the director general, in the prescribed manner, to change his or her status or terms and conditions attached to his or her visa or both such status and terms and conditions. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. New regulations also state that one cannot change from a visitors visa to another type of visa. South africa s borders, once heavily guarded by government troops fighting african national congress guerillas, have proven to be an ineffective barrier to the recent surge.
Again in the newest statistics, both types of permits show that the majority of immigrants come from countries such as zimbabwe, nigeria, india, china or the uk which are also the leading immigrant countries to south africa historically. The new laws and regulations governing those entering the country have not changed the entire south africa immigration landscape, however in their execution by the department of home affairs, they have caused confusion and sometimes havoc for both private person and the business sector alike. Criminal law sexual offences and related matters amendment act 32. Immigration south africa articles at immigration lawyers. Saqa means the south african qualifications authority established in terms of the national qualifications framework act, 2008 act no.
Amendment of preamble to act of 2002, as substituted by section 1 of act 19 of 2004 i. On friday the 23rd may 2014 we received the new immigration laws, with an implementation date of monday the 26th may 2014. Immigration act south africa 2014 changes life partner permitvisa south africa blog series part 1. New south african immigration laws immigration lawyers. Posts in the south africa category at immigration lawyers.
Proof of kinship, within the second step, between the applicant and the citizen or permanent resident as contemplated in section 181 of the act in the form of. Regulations impacting on work permits in south africa. South africa has assumed obligations under various international human rights treaties with regard to the right to 3 th immigratione act of 2002 was published in government gazette no 23478 o 3f 1. The south africa life partner permit has always been a good visa option for couples not yet married. Jonathan crush of the southern african migration project reports on the latest developments. Immigration act south africa articles at immigration. The act provides for a series of visas and permanent residence permits and if you hold any of these you status is determined by the type of visa or permanent residence. Jul 28, 2008 south africa is struggling to define a postapartheid migration policy that is responsive to its changing role in africa, the relationship between migration and development, and the countrys rampant xenophobia, seen most graphically in may 2008. Permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship 4. The challenge of immigration policy in the new south africa. The rights of illegal workers and workers engaged in illegal activities in south africa in light of xenophobic violence which continues to be a problem in various regions in south africa, the case of discovery health limited and commission for.
Sydney brenner won most recently, in 2002, for his pioneering work in. The challenge of immigration policy in the new south africa kevin tessier south africas immigration policy is in a state of flux. However in recent years, as south africas exposure to the international community has increased, so has the amount of people now choosing south africa as. The south african immigration act, 2010, has been approved and the date for commencement was communicated as of may 26, 2014. Mineral and petroleum resources development act department of. Government gazette staatskoerant immigration south africa. The act was prejudiced on the basis of national origin, race, gender and class. The natives land act of 19 severely restricted the ownership of land by. Immigration to south africa youve made a decision to immigrate to south. Click here to open immigrationact2002proofofsufficientfinancial. South africas borders, once heavily guarded by government troops fighting african national congress guerillas, have proven to be an ineffective barrier to the recent surge. Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the. South africa immigration presents a rich diversity for people who successfully enter the nation. Here is a list of all the new south african immigration.
We offer the biggest route network in africa and fly to more destinations, both overseas and within south africa, than anyone else. Schedule 3 to act of 2002 was subsequently substituted by s. Words in bold type in square brackets indicate omissions from. A map of south africa showing the main topographic features. Background pursuant to the 2011 amendments to the immigration act, 2002 act no of 2002 and the subsequent immigration regulations promulgated on 22 may 2014, guidance material was revised to accord with the new provisions. The 2002 country profiles series provides the most comprehensive overview to date.
Although it has been two years since the law changed, some challenges continue to plague the south african immigration process. The new south african immigration regulationslaw 20142015. South african airways over the decades, south african airways has evolved into one of the leading carriers in africa. South africa immigration act articles at immigration. Applications for permanent residency in south africa are considered in terms of section 26 direct residency permits and section 27 residencyonothergrounds permits of the immigration act 2002 act no of 2002 and read with regulation 33 of the immigration regulations. South african passports and travel documents act south. Refugees amendment act 33 of 2008 with effect from a date to be proclaimed. The new south african immigration regulations were released by government gazette in may 2014. The following are important information with regards to changes in south african immigration policies. The late 1980s and early 1990s saw what is often referred to as the brain drain years as people left south africa for pastures new. Africa maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. Immigration act of south africa this is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. South africa is struggling to define a postapartheid migration policy that is responsive to its changing role in africa, the relationship between migration and development, and the countrys rampant xenophobia, seen most graphically in may 2008. South africa regulations to the immigration act, of 2011.
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