South Africa plans changes to address visa application backlogs and processing times

On 14 March 2023, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) presented an update to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs regarding the current backlogs in visa application processing and issuance. They also announced upcoming changes to the South African immigration framework and regulations to address the backlogs.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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