Attention: New Application Process for South African Police Clearance Certificates
Please note that members of the public are no longer permitted to submit their South African Police Clearance applications and the documentation thereof to the Criminal Record Centre (CRC) in Pretoria directly as previously permitted.
SA passports may soon become much more desirable, this foreign expert believes
The implementation of widespread reforms at the department of home affairs since 2014 is expected to increase the value of the South African passport in the foreseeable future, said Ryan Cummings, director of Africa risk consultancy Signal Risk.
You don’t need an unabridged birth certificate to travel anymore – if you do this
Travelling with minors is set to be easier as the details of South African parents will now appear on children’s passports.
Make sure all your documents are up-to-date when applying for a visa
In 2014 the Department of Home Affairs introduced various amendments of immigration laws but some experts say it did more harm than good. The new requirements have caused confusion and frustration for many families and the business sector alike.