NEW WORK VISA ADJUDICATION PROCESS

CORRECT STRATEGY, BUT EXPECT TEETHING PROBLEMS

The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) has recently introduced a centralised adjudication system which sees that all long-term visa applications submitted through a South African Embassy or High Commission (Missions) (in countries where South Africa is represented) are being sent to the DHA Head Office in Pretoria. Previously, these applications were adjudicated and finalised by Consular Officials within the Missions.