Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025expired

Concession Extension - Waiver and Appeal Applications (to March 2026)

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 23 September 2025Effective: 30 September 2025Expired: 31 March 2026

Summary

Extended temporary concession for foreign nationals with pending waiver and appeal applications until 31 March 2026.

Full Detail

Foreign nationals with pending waiver applications and pending long-term visa appeals granted ability to remain in and depart from South Africa lawfully until 31 March 2026. EXCLUDES permanent residence applicants and short-term visa extension applications.

Impact on Applications

Continued protection for waiver and appeal applicants. Regular visa processing now current.

Official Source Document

Download or view the original directive document.

Download PDF View Official Source

Affected Visa Types

general-workcritical-skills-workintra-company-transferstudy-visabusiness-visaspousal-visarelatives-visaretired-persons-visa