EXPATS RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has confirmed that expatriates who hold long term visa for South Africa may now travel back to the Republic, subject to motivation outlining the exceptional need to return is provided.

Since moving to Lockdown Level 1, the easing of restrictions will include international travel into- and out of South Africa for business and leisure from Thursday, 01 October 2020. We are awaiting updates from The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs regarding regulations outlining the new procedures and protocols that will be instated in-line with COVID-19 precautionary measures.