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IIMMIGRATION
POLICY DOCUMENT
IMMIGRATION (PERMANENT RESIDENCE) POLICY
INDEX
1. General remarks about immigration to South Africa.
2. What are the basic immigration requirements / principles?
3. Who considers immigration applications and how are they
considered?
4. What is the role of the Department of Home Affairs in the
immigration process?
5. In terms of which legislation are immigration applications
considered?
6. Where does one apply for an immigration permit?
7. May someone else apply on behalf of the prospective immigrant?
8. What does it cost to apply? When must one pay? What does the
Department of
Home Affairs do with the money?
9. How long does it normally take to process immigration
applications?
10. Which immigration categories are available and what are the
individual
requirements applicable thereto?
11. May one choose the preferred immigration category?
12. May one apply as an individual person if one’s family/spouse
do/does not
want to immigrate to South Africa?
13. Must one attend an interview before one’s application will be
accepted? Where?
When?
14. May a prohibited person apply for an immigration permit in South
Africa?
15. Are there special arrangements in place with regard to nationals
of the
People’s Republic of China?
16. Who issues the immigration permit?
17. If one’s immigration permit has been approved, when must one
enter the
Republic of South Africa? What happens if one cannot enter timeously?
What
will it cost to have the validity period of the permit extended?
18. Are reasons provided if the application is rejected? Does one
have a right to
appeal?
19. Do foreigners married to South African citizens or permanent
residents enjoy
special privileges or rights?
20. What happens if one has to settle in another country after one
has
obtained an immigration permit?
21. What happens if one changes one’s occupation after an
immigration permit
has been obtained?
22. Can an immigration permit be withdrawn?
23. IMPORTANT NOTE
IMMIGRATION (PERMANENT RESIDENCE) POLICY
1. GENERAL REMARKS ABOUT IMMIGRATION TO SOUTH AFRICA
1.1 The Republic of South Africa can accommodate only a certain
number of immigrants. There are valid reasons for this. In the first
instance South Africa has a vast reserve of unskilled and
semi-skilled workers who are entitled to employment opportunities
and to an economically viable lifestyle for themselves and their
families. For this reason no one in the unskilled and semi-skilled
categories will normally be accepted as an immigrant worker in South
Africa.
1.2 Because of the considerable need for the creation of job
opportunities for South African workers, as well as for their
training and development, it will be understood and appreciated that
the RSA cannot afford to grant permits for immigration to persons
who are not seriously committed to immigrating to the country
permanently and to investing their assets, skills, knowledge and
experience for the benefit of themselves and the people of South
Africa.
2. WHAT ARE THE BASIC IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS / PRINCIPLES?
2.1 The present immigration policy places emphasis on the broadening
of the economic base of South Africa by concentrating especially on
the obtaining of those immigrants who are in a position to render a
meaningful contribution in this regard.
2.2 The South African immigration policy is embodied in the Aliens
Control Act, 1991 (Act No 96 of 1991), which prescribes certain
requirements, which are to be met by an applicant who wishes to
immigrate permanently to South Africa. The requirements are:
* the applicant must be of good character;
* he/she must be a desirable inhabitant;
* he/she must not be likely to be harmful to the welfare of the
Republic of South Africa; and, most important;
* he/she must not follow an occupation in which there are already a
sufficient number of persons available to meet the requirements of
the country.
2.3 In addition to the Aliens Control Act and administrative
immigration policy, the Department also takes note of other relevant
legislation.
3. WHO CONSIDERS IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS AND HOW ARE THEY
CONSIDERED?
3.1 The consideration of immigration applications is a matter
assigned to the various regional committees of the Immigrants
Selection Board, an autonomous statutory body appointed by the
Minister of Home Affairs. These committees consider each application
on its merits and on an individual basis, as provided for in the
policy and the Aliens Control Act, 1991. Immigration applications
are considered by the relative committee in the province where the
prospective immigrant will be settling. Committees of the Board may
make the approval of applications subject to any condition(s) they
may deem fit – section 25(3) of the Aliens Control Act, 1991.
3.2 The Board is the only body in South Africa empowered by law to
confer or withhold the right to permanent residence.
3.3 In particular, the committees take cognisance of the legal
provision that places an obligation on them to ensure that only
those applications are approved where the applicants will follow
occupations for which a proven demand exists in the RSA. The
overriding consideration should always be the protection of the
inherent rights of South African citizens or permanent residents to
employment opportunities, which may exist in the country.
3.4 The ongoing unfavourable position in South Africa as regards
large-scale unemployment and a downturn in the economy, together
with an increasing demand for socio-economic services and facilities
make it all the more essential that a policy of careful selection
with due regard to the existing stringent requirements should be
pursued.
4. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS IN THE
IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
4.1 Officials of the Department of Home Affairs (or Foreign Affairs,
as the case may be) are, in terms of section 24(8) of the Aliens
Control Act, 1991, only responsible for administrative functions in
so far as immigration applications are concerned. The administrative
functions include, inter alia, that officials of the Department of
Home Affairs will accept the complete immigration application and
relative tariff, conduct the prescribed interview, process the
application by requesting outstanding documentation and
interdepartmental reports, submit the application to the relative
Immigrants Selection Committee, convey the decision etc. Officials
are not allowed to accept incomplete immigration applications.
Failure, or unwillingness to submit the applicable
documentation/information, may result in non-acceptance of the
application. The onus to obtain and submit all the required
documentation/ information rests with the applicant him/herself.
5. IN TERMS OF WHICH LEGISLATION ARE IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS
CONSIDERED?
The Aliens Control Act, 1991 (Act No 96 of 1991), and in particular
section 25 thereof.
6. WHERE DOES ONE APPLY FOR AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT?
6.1 Regulation 14(2) promulgated under the Act states that an
application for an immigration permit must be made in the country or
territory of which the applicant validly holds a passport, or in
which he or she normally lives and to which he or she returns
regularly after any period of temporary absence. Applications are to
be submitted at South African Missions abroad. Prospective
immigrants must also keep in mind section 23(a) of the Aliens
Control Act, which states:
“No alien shall enter or sojourn in the Republic with a view to
permanent residence therein, unless he or she is in possession of an
immigration permit issued to him or her in terms of section 25”.
6.2 The following categories of prospective immigrants may apply in
South Africa:
(a) Holders of valid work permits.
(b) Officially married spouses and dependent children of South
African citizens or permanent residents.
(c) Destitute, aged or infirm persons who, with the Department’s
permission, are sponsored for immigration purposes by their
immediate family members who are permanently and lawfully residing
in South Africa.
6.3 Prospective immigrants in (b) and (c) above must be residing
legally in South Africa on valid temporary residence permits if they
wish to apply in the Republic. Applications may be submitted at the
person’s nearest Regional or District Office of the Department of
Home Affairs. In this regard please also refer to paragraph 14.
7. MAY SOMEONE ELSE APPLY ON BEHALF OF THE PROSPECTIVE IMMIGRANT?
Regulation 18 stipulates, inter alia, that no person shall apply on
behalf of an alien for an immigration or temporary residence permit
as contemplated in section 25 or 26 of the Act unless the
application is accompanied by a written power of attorney. The
prescribed form BI-29E can be obtained from the nearest office of
the Department. Any person other than an attorney who is making or
intends making it his or her business to apply on behalf of any
alien for an immigration or temporary residence permit referred to
in section 25 or 26 of the Act, shall not continue or commence such
business unless he or she is registered with the Department as an
agent in terms of this regulation. No person shall be registered
unless he or she is a South African citizen. Even though a person
may be appointed to apply on behalf of a prospective immigrant, the
latter still has to undergo a compulsory interview. More about this
in paragraph 13.
It is important to note that the Department of Home Affairs provides
the same service free of charge. To make use of the services of an
immigration agent/consultant is one’s personal choice and the
Department of Home Affairs will not accept any responsibility.
Whilst the Department respects the right of an applicant to use the
services of an immigration agent/consultant, it must be made clear
that the aforementioned persons are not employees of the Department
of Home Affairs.
8. WHAT DOES IT COST TO APPLY? WHEN MUST ONE PAY? WHAT DOES THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS DO WITH THE MONEY?
8.1 An administrative fee of R13 282 ($1 155) is payable in respect
of a formal application for (an) immigration permit(s), per
individual or per family. This fee is not refundable irrespective of
whether an application is approved or not.
8.2 The fee is payable upon submission of the immigration
application. The RSA amount is applicable when the service is
rendered within the RSA, whilst the foreign tariff (if not in US
dollar, then the corresponding amount in the local currency) is
applicable for services rendered outside the Republic by South
African Missions.
8.3 The fees represent administration costs involved with the
processing of applications. Prescribing fees is international
practice and in line with Government policy with regard to
self-compensation and user charges for services rendered. The
introduction of Migration fees was approved by the South African
Cabinet during 1995.
8.4 The money is paid over to the Department of Finance on a regular
basis and forms part of State income. Home Affairs therefore does
not directly benefit from the tariffs paid by prospective
immigrants.
9. HOW LONG DOES IT NORMALLY TAKE TO PROCESS IMMIGRATION
APPLICATIONS?
Provided that the application is straightforward, has been correctly
filled out and all the supporting documents are attached, the
Department will aim to process applications within six (6) to twelve
(12) months. Problematic applications may take up to eighteen (18)
months to be processed.
10. WHICH IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE AND WHAT ARE THE
INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE THERETO?
10.1 WORKERS
* The applicants normally fall within the age group of 18 to 51. In
respect of persons over the age of 51 years, additional
documentation may be requested.
* He/she must be in possession of a permanent offer of employment
made by a South African registered company.
* The position offered must be commensurate with the applicant’s
qualifications and experience.
* The prospective employer must motivate why the position offered
couldn’t be filled by South African citizens/residents or why such
persons cannot be trained to fill the position.
* The prospective employer must also submit proof such as press
clippings of advertisements (and a receipt to confirm that this has
been done), placed over a period of at least one (1) month in
national newspapers, that the post offered to the applicant has been
advertised and that no suitable South African applied, unless it is
obvious that a South African would be unsuitable for the post e.g. a
key managerial post in the South African branch of an international
firm.
* Professionally qualified persons must register with the
appropriate South African bodies.
* Persons on temporary work permits applying for immigration permits
inside the Republic, must submit proof of a satisfactory work record
whilst having been employed in the Republic.
* The administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is payable.
* May apply in South Africa if in possession of a valid work permit
issued in terms of section 26(1)(b) of the Act.
10.2 FAMILY REUNION SCHEME
* A person must be economically active but unable to submit a
permanent offer of employment or qualify as a worker in his/her own
right.
* Family members (restricted to parents, brothers and sisters) must
be South African citizens or permanent residents.
* Family members undertaking to assist the applicant(s) may not have
conditionally approved immigration permits, or may only undertake
once they have complied with the conditions.
* Family members in the Republic must undertake on form BI-1609 to
assist the applicant and his/her family financially, if necessary,
for as long as they may be in the Republic or until the breadwinner
of the sponsored family is economically active, whichever may be
earlier.
* Offers of employment that may be accepted under this category, are
in occupations not normally acceptable such as counter workers, shop
assistants and clerks/sales workers, i.e. persons who would not
qualify to be granted immigration permits under the worker category.
* An administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is payable.
* Must apply abroad.
* Before an immigration application under this category will be
accepted, a preliminary investigation takes place to ascertain
whether the relative person in fact qualifies to be considered in
the family reunion category.
10.3 SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN
* This category applies to cases where the spouse is a South African
citizen or permanent resident of the RSA who can submit proof that
he or she is legally married and that he or she has sufficient means
to maintain his/her spouse and, if applicable, any dependent
children in South Africa.
* The administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is not payable.
* May apply in the RSA if in possession of a valid permit issued in
terms of section 26(1) of the Act. Refer to paragraph 6.2 and 6.3,
please.
* Persons who are engaged to South African citizens or permanent
residents can be divided into two groups viz. those who are
considered to be acceptable in their own right and those who are not
acceptable in their own right and whose applications may be
considered by the committees of the Immigrants Selection Board on
submission of a marriage certificate.
* An administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is payable, if the person is not officially married to a South
African citizen or permanent resident.
* Fiancées must apply abroad.]
10.4 SPONSORED PERSONS
* A person who is a destitute, aged or infirm member of the family,
may be sponsored by a person permanently and lawfully resident in
the Republic, provided such a person is able and willing to support
the prospective immigrant in every respect required, on a life long
basis.
* The administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is not payable.
* May apply abroad or in South Africa, if in possession of a valid
section 26(1) permit.
* Before an immigration application under this category will be
accepted, a preliminary investigation takes place to ascertain
whether the relative person in fact qualifies to be sponsored.
10.5 RETIRED PERSONS
* Persons who in their own right qualify to emigrate to South Africa
as retired persons, must submit documentary proof of their financial
assets readily transferable to the RSA.
* The extent of the amount thus transferable and/or the assurance of
a continued income of sufficient extent from abroad are among the
factors taken into account.
* An administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is payable.
* Must apply abroad.
10.6 FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT PERSONS
To qualify under this category, successful applicants must: -
* Transfer a guideline amount of not less than R1 500 000 to the
Republic of which R700 000 must be invested in the South African
economy for a period of three years, either as a deposit with a
financial institution or by any other means such as the acquisition
of immovable property. After three years of being granted an
immigration permit the immigrants must show proof that this
requirement has been complied with, failing which their immigration
permits may be withdrawn.
* Refrain from engaging in employment or establishing own businesses
without the approval of the Department of Home Affairs.
* Notify the Department of Home Affairs of any change of address
during the three-year period.
* The administrative immigration application fee of R13 282 ($1 155)
is payable.
* Must apply abroad.
10.7 OWN BUSINESS
Persons who wish to establish own businesses in the Republic will,
in addition to providing sufficient funds for their maintenance and
that of their families, be required to –
* Transfer such minimum amounts as may be determined by the
committees of the Immigrants Selection Board, with or without
consultation of other bodies or instances, as being sufficient to
establish such businesses, taking due consideration of their nature
and extent; and
* submit to the Department of Home Affairs the following
documentation after twelve months of establishment of the businesses
or after the immigration permit has been issued:
(i) audited financial statements in order for the viability of the
businesses to be assessed;
(ii) documentary evidence that, since the establishment of the
businesses or since the immigration permit has been issued, at least
two South African citizens or permanent residents excluding family
members, have been appointed and are still in service; and
(iii) documentary evidence that the amounts, as determined by the
above-mentioned committees of the Board, have been utilised for the
intended purposes.
* The administrative immigration application tariff of R13 282 ($1
155) is payable.
* Unless the prospective immigrant holds a valid work permit to
conduct the said business, the application must be submitted abroad.
10.8 OWN BUSINESS IN PARTNERSHIP OR CO-OPERATION
* Those who intend to enter into business with one or more persons
or to continue with an established business (such as a proprietary
limited or limited company as well as close corporations or
partnerships), must after twelve months from their entry into such
ventures or after the immigration permit has been issued, submit
evidence that their involvement resulted in a substantial
contribution towards the South African economy or the full-time
employment of at least two South African citizens or permanent
residents of the Republic, excluding family members.
* The administrative immigration application tariff of R13 282 ($1
155) is payable.
* Unless the prospective immigrant holds a valid work permit to
conduct the said business, the application must be submitted abroad.
11. HOW IS THE APPLICABLE IMMIGRATION CATEGORY DETERMINED?
The classification of prospective immigrants in the appropriate
immigration category is done by officials of the Department of Home
Affairs or Foreign Affairs, as the case may be, taking due
cognisance of a prospective immigrant’s background and other
relevant information.
12. MAY ONE APPLY AS AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON IF ONE’S FAMILY/SPOUSE
DOES/DO NOT WANT TO IMMIGRATE TO SA?
Various possible scenarios exist, the bottom line of which would be
that all family members not applying for whichever reason, must be
mentioned right from the start.
a. Regional committees of the Immigrants Selection Board will
consider the immigration applications of divorced or legally
separated persons, provided proof of the divorce decree or legal
separation, stating the conditions thereof, has been submitted.
b. In cases where a couple has been estranged, the immigration
application will be considered, provided that the partner who is not
applying for permanent residence, submit a sworn affidavit/ solemn
declaration confirming the estrangement, indicating that he/she is
aware of the application, has no objection to the other party (and
children, if applicable) settling in the Republic and is satisfied
with the arrangements made in regard to his/her and/or the
children’s maintenance. Furthermore, should such an estranged spouse
who remains abroad at any stage decide to join the spouse already in
the Republic, the application will, for immigration permit purposes,
be considered on its own merits. Applicants must acknowledge this
fact in writing.
c. Should there not be estrangement or divorce be at stake, but one
of the two spouses would not be interested in relocating to South
Africa, the following measures will apply:
* A sworn affidavit from the party remaining behind stating that
s/he is not interested in immigrating to South Africa and the reason
therefor, but that s/he has no objection to the other marital
partner submitting an immigration application;
* Should any dependent children be involved, the affidavit/solemn
declaration must indicate which of them, if any, will accompany the
immigrating mother/father, as well as arrangements made for their
maintenance. Proof of sufficient maintenance arrangements may be
requested.
* The marital partner remaining abroad must acknowledge that s/he
has noted the fact that if at any time s/he wishes to permanently
join the person(s) already in the RSA, a formal immigration
application must be submitted.
12.4 In all cases the sworn affidavit/solemn declaration must be
signed by both spouses in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.
13. MUST ONE ATTEND AN INTERVIEW BEFORE ONE’S APPLICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED? WHERE? WHEN?
Yes! Prospective immigrants are subjected to a personal interview
conducted by an official of the Department of Home Affairs (any
Regional or District Office) or the Department of Foreign Affairs,
as the case may be, depending on where the immigration application
has to be submitted. The interview takes place once the prospective
immigrant has completed all prescribed documentation.
14. MAY A PROHIBITED PERSON APPLY FOR AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT IN SOUTH
AFRICA?
No. An alien residing on a permit issued in terms of section 41 of
the Aliens Control Act, i.e. a temporary permit issued to a
prohibited person, may not apply for an immigration permit from
within South Africa. Such a person must depart from South Africa,
apply for an immigration permit from his/her country of origin and
await the outcome abroad.
15. ARE THERE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE WITH REGARD TO NATIONALS
OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA?
It is to be pointed out that any national of the People’s Republic
of China who wishes to proceed to South Africa for the purpose of
business negotiations, feasibility studies or to establish a
business or take up employment with a South African company which
has been financed, or partly financed, with foreign capital
emanating from Mainland China, should in the first instance approach
the Chinese Ministry of Trade and Economic Co-operation (MOFTEC).
Only after the approval of the Ministry has been obtained and the
relevant applications have been lodged with the South African
Embassy in Beijing, will the committees of the Immigrants Selection
Board be able to consider the admission of the applicants to the
country.
16. WHO ISSUES THE IMMIGRATION PERMIT?
Immigration permits are issued by officers at Regional Offices of
the Department of Home Affairs. To expedite the finalisation of the
process, the Regional / District Office where the application was
processed, will in applicable cases inform the relative South
African Mission abroad that the application has been approved and
that the permit(s) will soon follow per diplomatic bag.
17. IF ONE’S IMMIGRATION APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED, WHEN MUST
ONE ENTER THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA? WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE CANNOT
ENTER TIMEOUSLY? WHAT WILL IT COST TO HAVE THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF
THE PERMIT EXTENDED?
17.1 Once an immigration permit has been granted, permanent
residence status must be taken up within six months with the
intention to settle permanently in South Africa. If any extension of
this period is applied for, due cognisance will be taken of the
reasons for such request. If the approved immigrant did not enter
the Republic of South Africa within the prescribed period with the
intention to settle permanently, the immigration permit will lapse
in terms of section 25(7) and 25(8) of the Aliens Control Act, 1991
(Act No 96 of 1991) and may be withdrawn.
17.2 The validity period of permits is not extended in excess of six
(6) months. If a person is unable to arrive in the Republic within
the extended period, (s)he must again apply for further extension
before the expiry of the new date of validity. A fee of R1 012-00
($88) per individual is payable for every extension of the validity
period of the permit.
18. ARE REASONS PROVIDED IF THE APPLICATION IS REJECTED? DOES ONE
HAVE A RIGHT TO APPEAL?
Yes to both questions. Reasons for rejection are provided in writing
when the decision is conveyed. The person is informed about his/her
right to appeal, the time frame within which it must be done and the
procedures to be followed in terms of Regulation 15 under the Act.
19. DO FOREIGNERS MARRIED TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS OR PERMANENT
RESIDENTS ENJOY SPECIAL PRIVILEGES OR RIGHTS?
No. Each immigration application is considered on its merits and the
fact that a prospective immigrant is married to a South African
citizen does not automatically guarantee residence status and does
not render one immune to South African immigration laws.
20. WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE HAS TO SETTLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AFTER ONE
HAS OBTAINED AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT?
20.1 Should a person who obtained permanent residence leave South
Africa for a period of five years or longer, he/she will lose
his/her right to permanent residence. However, if such a person has
to leave the country for whatever reason, (s)he is advised to
correspond with the Department of Home Affairs in order to explain
the situation. The Department can then determine what effect the
period of absence from the country will have on the person’s
permanent residence status.
20.2 If the person works for a South African registered company and
the company sends her/him abroad, it will not influence her or his
permanent residence status in the RSA.
20.3 If the applicant is working on a contract basis and he/she will
spend more than (5) five years abroad, the Department must timeously
be notified.
20.4 If the applicant is married to a South African citizen, (s)he
will not lose his/her right to permanent residence status while (s)he
is married to, and living with a South African citizen (Section
31(1) of the Aliens Control Act, 1991).
21. WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE CHANGES ONE’S OCCUPATION AFTER AN
IMMIGRATION PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED?
21.1 The Minister of Home Affairs may withdraw an immigration
permit, if the holder of such a permit changes her/his occupation
within a period of three (3) years after the permit has been issued,
without the necessary consent. Applications for the change of
occupation are subject to the payment of the amount of R8 245-00
($717).
21.2 There is a difference between a change of occupation and a
change of employer. Should a person change his/her employer after
having been granted an immigration permit, but still be employed in
the same profession or field of activity, this would not be regarded
as a change of occupation.
22. CAN AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT BE WITHDRAWN?
Yes. The Minister may withdraw an immigration permit issued in terms
of section 25 and by notice in writing order the holder of such
permit to leave the Republic within a period stated in that notice
if: -
(a) the application for such a permit contains incorrect
information; or
(b) the holder of such a permit or his or her agent has furnished
incorrect information in connection with that application or any
application for the extension of the validity of such permit; or
(c) the said holder fails to comply with a condition imposed under
section 25(3); or
(d) the said holder, within a period of three years from the date of
issue of the permit, without the consent of the Minister engages in
the Republic in any occupation other than the occupation stated in
the permit to be his or her occupation; or
(e) the said holder obtained the permit on the basis of a marriage
entered into less than two years prior to the date of issue of the
permit, and such marriage is judicially annulled or terminated
within two years subsequent to the said date, unless the Minister is
satisfied that such marriage was not contracted for the purposes of
evading any provision of this Act; or
(f) it appears to the satisfaction of the Minister that the said
holder did not enter the Republic for the purpose of permanent
residence therein, and upon the expiration of the period mentioned
in the said notice, the permit shall become null and void.
23. IMPORTANT NOTE
23.1 Please note that changes relative to policy
matters/legislation/regulations may eventuate at any time subsequent
to the above data. It is the responsibility of the reader of this
document to make sure at all times that the information contained in
it is still relevant.
23.2 It is therefore suggested that enquiries be made at regular
intervals to the nearest office of the Department in the RSA, South
African Missions abroad or directly to the Director-General: Home
Affairs (for attention sub-directorate: Permanent Residence),
Private Bag X 114, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, the Department of
Home Affairs’ website may be visited at
www.home-affairs.gov.za
.
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
PRETORIA
APRIL 2002