On 28 March 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, extended the previous temporary blanket extension in respect of the visa, waiver and appeal process that was due to expire on 31 March 2025 to 30 September 2025. The purpose of the latest extension is to address the visa, waiver and appeal outcomes that will not be ready for collection prior to the 31 March 2025 deadline.
In addition, the extension will allow the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) an opportunity to focus on appeal outcomes, resultant from rejected visa applications.
Foreigners with pending waiver applications, visa applications and visa appeal applications are thus safeguarded against adverse consequences until 30 September 2025.
Contact Gerhard Olivier for fiurther advice of assistance on 041 365 1835
