A partner firm of Global Immigration Hub
Here for every step of the journey
Visas, permits, bans and appeals for South Africa. One team takes your matter from the first document to the final outcome.
Wherever you are going, we know the way.
One team for every part of your move, from the first question to the final outcome.
FamiliesBring your family together
Partner, spousal and relative’s visas, and permanent residence for the people who matter.
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Work and businessWork and build in South Africa
Critical skills, general work, intra-company and business visas, for professionals and employers.
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Bans and appealsFix a ban, rejection or delay
Overstay representations, appeals, waivers and court orders when Home Affairs says no.
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Over 50 South African visas, permits, appeals and document services at fixed fees. Choose, add what you need, and pay your deposit by card or EFT in minutes.
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A partner firm of Global Immigration Hub, Pretoria and Harare
Since 2015
helping people live, work and stay in South Africa
An immigration practice that builds the whole case, not a form-filling service. Most immigration problems get worse with time, so we move fast and fix them properly.
About Mimshac Group
Partners and families
Build your life together, here.
If you are the partner, spouse or relative of a South African citizen or permanent resident, we put together the evidence Home Affairs expects and see the application through.
Section 11(6) visa
Live, work or study with your South African partner.
Permanent residence
Settle for good after five years together.
Relative’s visa
For parents, children and close family.
Waivers
When a requirement cannot be met.
Work and business
Your skills, welcome here.
For professionals and the companies that hire them. We check the skills list, prepare employer and applicant letters, and file a complete pack the first time.
Expertise and experience
Seasoned immigration professionals who stay up to date with policy and regulation, so your application complies with current law.
Personalised guidance
Every case is different. We build a strategy around your goals and circumstances.
Comprehensive services
From study and work visas to family reunification, appeals and documents, under one roof.
Timely updates
We keep you informed at every stage, including any change in the law that affects you.
Appeals and legal
Banned, rejected or kept waiting by Home Affairs?
These are legal problems with legal answers, and deadlines matter. Overstay representations, and appeals against rejections, must be lodged within 10 working days of the decision.
Tell us what happened- Overstay Bans and AppealsBanned and declared undesirable after leaving on an expired visa? The ban can be appealed.
- Appeals Against RejectionsWhen Home Affairs rejects a visa or permit and the decision can be contested at law.
- Waivers and ExemptionsWhen a requirement of your application cannot be met, the Minister may waive it.
- Good Cause ApplicationsFor people whose visa has expired, or is about to, and who need to apply again from inside South Africa.
- Delayed ApplicationsWaited too long for Home Affairs? We push pending applications to a decision.
- Judicial ReviewWhen every appeal has failed and the decision was wrong in law.
Four practice areas. One team.
Every matter is prepared by people who know South Africa’s immigration system from the inside.
How it works
Three steps, and you always know which one you are on.
Consultation and eligibility assessment
Contact us by phone, email or through this website to schedule a consultation. Come ready to share the visa you are interested in, your reasons for travel and your personal circumstances.
Document preparation and application
We give you a personalised list of the documents your application needs, then review the application for completeness and accuracy before it is submitted.
Submission and after-care
We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.
Consultations
One to one, by video or phone. Book a time online and pay by card or EFT.
30 minutes
Visa Snapshot
R950or US$55 / A$85
A focused call on one question. We look at your current visa or status, tell you plainly what the law allows and agree the right next step.
- A 30-minute call by video or phone
- Your current visa or status reviewed
- The right route for your goal
- Clear next steps after the call
Recommended
60 minutes
Immigration Consultation
R1,800or US$105 / A$160
A complete review of your circumstances, your documents and every realistic option, with timelines, costs and risks set out clearly.
- A 60-minute session by video or phone
- Every realistic option mapped
- Timelines, costs and risks explained
- A clear next-step plan
60 minutes
Document and Pack Review
R2,500or US$145 / A$220
For clients who already have documents or an application pack. We review it before we meet, then take you through every gap so it is ready to lodge.
- Your documents reviewed before we meet
- A 60-minute session by video or phone
- Every gap and missing item identified
- Your pack made ready to lodge
Questions, answered.
Something else on your mind? Call +27 12 140 0194 or email info@mimshacgroup.com.
01Which visa do I need?
It depends on why you are coming, how long you plan to stay and your family situation. Ask us in the chat and we will recommend the route that fits, under current law.
02My visa was rejected or I was banned. Can you help?
Yes. Rejections can be appealed and overstay bans can be challenged, but the deadline is short: representations must be lodged within 10 working days of the decision. Contact us as soon as you receive it.
03Do I need to come to your offices?
No. Consultations run by video, phone or in person. Our Global Immigration Hub walk-in centres are in Pretoria and Harare if you prefer to meet face to face.
04Can you get documents for me from abroad?
Yes. We handle police clearances, apostilles, sworn translations, certificates, and South African, British and Zimbabwean documents, and we submit and collect on your behalf.
05How are you connected to Global Immigration Hub?
Mimshac Group is a partner firm of Global Immigration Hub, which runs the walk-in centres in Pretoria and Harare.
Member firm
Mimshac Group is a member firm of Global Immigration Hub.
Global Immigration Hub brings specialist immigration firms together behind one front door and one standard of care. Your enquiry is received by the Hub and stays with Mimshac Group from the first conversation to the decision. You meet us at the Hub centres in Pretoria and Harare.
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Questions? Ask us now. We answer in seconds.
Chat with Mimshac right here, or start your application in the Visa Shop with fixed fees.