There seems to be some hope for all that fresh immigration rules for south africa are good. On the 16 th of may 2014 the president of south africa, jacob zuma, together with the minister of home affairs, naledi pandor signed off what will be the latest round of changes to the immigration regulations of south africa. Jul 26, 2019 immigration act of south africa this is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. New immigration laws and regulations for south africa 2014 gazetted. Weve turned to expert consultancy black pen immigration to help unpack the 272 page government gazette that stipulates immigration law modifications. South african citizenship act 88 of 1995 gazette no. Weve turned to expert consultancy black pen immigration to help unpack the 272 page government gazette. 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. There were 1 the constitution of the republic of south africa act 108 of 1996.
Government gazette staatskoerant government printing works. South africas immigration system is governed by the immigration act of 2002 and its subsidiary legislation. New immigration laws and regulations for south africa 2014. The below information is supplied by intergate immigration. South africa immigration act articles at immigration. Rising antisemitism in nazi germany saw an increase in the rate of jewish immigration to south africa. Immigration on 22 may 2014, the president of the republic of south africa announced 26 may 2014 as the commencement date for the immigration amendment act, no of 2011 immigration amendment act. If you are running a company and employ foreigners you should know about the recent changes in south african immigration law. A human rights perspective is my own work and that all the sources that i have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of a complete reference. Immigration act, 2002 draft first amendment of the immigration regulations, 2014 made under the immigration act the minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. Form bi 529 application for determination of status form b i666 application for exemption from loss of south african citizenship.
It was and remains one of the most unpleasant aspects of doing business in south africa. May 26, 2014 the minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. This is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. Immigration act of south africa this is the current version and applies as from 26 may 2014, i. Everything you need to know about the department of home affairs latest immigration laws. Given under my hand and the seal of the republic of south africa at. South africas new immigration act summary may 2014. The regulations provides more information on the processes to be followed when applying for a visa permit. Immigration in or rather into south africa has not just lately occupied the newspapers, magazines and blogs. 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. To regulate and control the entry of persons into, and their residence in, namibia. Click here to open financial assurance for relatives permit immigration act 2002 3 june 2014. Immigration to south africa is regulated by the 2002 immigration act.
By virtue of the provisions of the immigration act 2015 and complemented by the immigration regulations 2017 and other legal statutes, the nigeria immigration service has performed its statutory responsibilities with the interest of prompt and timely delivery to our service seekers. 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. South african immigration act regulations work permit south. The immigration act, no of 2002 provides for the regulation of admission of people and their departure from the republic. I, veronica ramoroka do hereby declare that the determination of refugee status in south africa. Ieasa and the dha regularly cohost workshops on immigration topics. Preamble substituted by section 1 of act 19 of 2004. On friday the 23rd may 2014 we received the new immigration laws, with an implementation date of monday the 26th may 2014.
Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. New south african immigration laws issued by department of home affairs south africa 1. Amended by prevention and combating of trafficking in persons act 7 of 20 from 29 aug 2014. Form bi 1664 application for retention of south african. Any immigration rule should be foremost to meet the basic criteria of two simple factors which reflect the will of people. Amendment of preamble to act of 2002, as substituted by section 1 of act 19 of 2004 i. The act was prejudiced on the basis of national origin, race, gender and class. The minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. Permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship 4. South africas immigration system is controlled by the immigration act and its subsidiary legislation, the immigration regulations. New south african immigration laws immigration lawyers. Amended by immigration amendment act of 2011 from 26 may 2014.
Amended by criminal law sexual offences and related matters amendment act 32 of 2007 from 16 dec 2007. Form bi 1664 application for retention of south african citizenship. Download the new regulations of 2014 here by robbie ragless. Immigration to south africa youve made a decision to immigrate to south. New south african immigration regulation comes into law sa. Saqa means the south african qualifications authority established in terms of the national.
Each kind of permit imposes a range of requirements. You will need to know these facts when you employ foreigners in your company. Immigration amendment act 3 of 2007 with effect from a date to be proclaimed see. The immigration amendment act no 3 of 2011 and no 3 of 2007 have both become effective on 26 may 2014. The immigration regulation act is passed in south africa. The minister of home affairs has in terms of section 7 of the immigration act no of 2002 made available the immigration regulations. See the immigration restriction act 1905 and the asiatic law amendment ordinance 29 of.
South africas public heis have been included as clients being serviced by the dhas corporate accounts unit cau. A nonresident alien may be admitted into south africa only when issued one of the thirteen different types of temporary residence permits. As reported in our previous alert dated 19 february 2014, the immigration amendment act was published in as early as august 2011. Immigration act south africa articles at immigration. An alien who is not a permanent resident in south africa may be admitted to the country only if he or she is issued a valid visa. Not only was the act itself repugnant but the practice of the enforcement bodies in arrest, detention and deportation procedures was maligned as well. The immigration quota act 1930, aimed to control jewish immigration, also established the concept of discriminating between immigrants from desirable and undesirable countries peberdy, 1997a. Immigration laws south africa immigration act no of 2002, as amended by act no 19 of 2004. According to official south african statistics, as of 2011, 2. Africa were then independent states, though south africa was a british dominion and ethiopia was later invaded by italy in 1935. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Pdf historical overview of migration regulation in south africa. Schedule 3 to act of 2002 was subsequently substituted by s.