In 2002, the regulation of migration in south africa was put onto a truly new. Amended by criminal law sexual offences and related matters amendment act 32 of 2007 from 16 dec 2007. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. South africas refugee act, passed in 1998, orders the issuance of asylum to those who can prove political persecution in their home country. Words in bold type in square brackets indicate omissions from existing enactments. Modern changes to south african immigration policies. The third edition of this title in the jutas pocket statutes series reflects the law as at 21 july 2017 customised juta pocket statutes featuring your company branding are available to meet your unique business requirements. 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.
It was and remains one of the most unpleasant aspects of doing business in south africa. The minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 1 of the lmrnigratiari ace, xi02 a. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Weve turned to expert consultancy black pen immigration to help unpack the 272 page government gazette that stipulates immigration law modifications. Amendment of section 32 ofact of 2002, as amended by section 33 ofact 19 of 2004 1. The immigration act provides for the ability of foreigners to work in south africa. All you need to know about your tasheel visa application. Pdf historical overview of migration regulation in south africa. All the new south african immigration laws and changes. The regulations provides more information on the processes to be followed when applying for a visa permit. B e it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. Republic and for matters connected therewith, the immigration act aims at setting in place a new system of.
Government gazette staatskoerant republic of south africa republiek van suidafrika regulation gazette no. Act online south african government information pdf consulted on 200611 abstractcitation. If you are running a company and employ foreigners you should know about the recent changes in south african immigration law. Here is a graqphical representation of the new changes to the immigration law. Yet this assumption masks the long history of state.
The immigration regulation act is passed in south africa. Service or the south african police service in consultation. The employment of foreigners in south africa the immigration act of 2002 is responsible for regulating foreign employment in the republic of south africa. The immigration act is supplemented by the immigration regulations which underwent significant changes in may 2014, specifically in relation. Immigration act means the immigration act, 2002 act of 2002. Immigration laws south africa immigration act no of 2002, as amended by act no 19 of 2004. Exemption requests, internal appeal ander the immigration act and relief by courts. We are a privatelyowned immigration practice and as such comply with the immigration act of south africa.
British consular officer or other person duly so authorized. The new south african immigration regulationslaw 20142015. New south african immigration regulation comes into law. Words underlined with a solid line indicate insertions in. E it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. Amended by prevention and combating of trafficking in persons act 7 of 20 from 29 aug 2014. The below information is supplied by intergate immigration. Preamble substituted by section 1 of act 19 of 2004. The new south african immigration regulations were released by government gazette in may 2014. The immigration act of 2002 first came into operation on april 7 2003, with amendments on july.
Immigration amendment act parliament of south africa. Although it has been two years since the law changed, some challenges continue to plague the south african immigration process. This article explains the legal implications based on the current immigration act south africa after thorough revision of the immigration amendment act act 19, 2004 and the new immigration regulations, the minister of home affairs announced on 1st. South african citizenship act 88 of 1995 gazette no. 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. Republic of south africa immigration act iriphabliki yaseningizimu afrika umtsetfo wetifikinamtfwalo no.
To amend the immigration and nationality act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the. Everything you need to know about the department of home affairs latest immigration laws. South africas new immigration act summary may 2014. Hidden in south africas immigration system is the secret to its overriding objective. 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. Visas and permits affected by the new change range from the general work, relatives, critical skills, business and study. Amended by immigration amendment act of 2011 from 26 may 2014. South african immigration act work permit south africa.
July 2005 julia willand assessor iuris immigration practitioner imcosa immigration and consulting south africa cc. Immigration in or rather into south africa has not just lately occupied the newspapers, magazines and blogs. The minister of home affairs has, in terms of section 7 of the immigration act, 2002 act no. This act lays out the rules and regulations for admission of foreigners into south africa, their residence in south africa and their departure from south africa as well as the ability for foreigners to work within the republic. Testimonial craig is your man when it comes to immigration. We charge for our expertise in successfully applying for temporary and permanent residency services. This version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are current as of. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. I s in possession of critical reliable information concerning a terrorist organization, enterprise, or. A major aim of the first nationwide immigration legislation passed in south africa, the immigrants regulation act of 19, was to exclude indian immigrants who had been.
The primary aim of the project is to research the estimated 15,000 core families who migrated to southern africa between 18501950 from england, germany, lithuania, latvia and belarus. Employing foreigners in south africa the employment of foreigners in south africa is regulated by the immigration act of 2002, as amended the immigration act. Permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship 4. As immigration to south africa in the 20th century meant white immigration this has led to the assumption that an obviously racist white south african state allowed in any and all white immigrants and kept out all black immigrants. On friday the 23rd may 2014 we received the new immigration laws, with an implementation date of monday the 26th may 2014. Endnotes are in terms of section 75c ofthe immigration act, 2002 and. Unravelling south african immigration law caveat legal. New south african immigration laws immigration lawyers. The employment of foreigners in south africa immigration sa. Immigration to south africa is far from being a product of the 1990s.
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