Waivers
When a requirement of your application cannot be met, the Minister may waive it.
Where good cause is shown, the Minister can waive certain visa requirements in the applicant’s favour. Waivers can be requested for requirements of temporary residence visas and permanent residence permits.
Once the waiver is issued, the visa application itself can proceed. Waivers are granted at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs.
When a waiver is needed
- A key foreign employee needs a General Work Visa without a labour certificate from the Department of Labour.
- An investor wants to open a business but does not have the cash capital Home Affairs requires; the amount can be waived or reduced.
- A foreign parent needs a visa to care for a minor child who is a citizen or permanent resident.
- Any other immigration requirement that cannot be provided.
How we help
We prepare a professional, well-formulated waiver request and submit it to the waiver section of the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria. Once the waiver is granted, we continue with the visa or permit application.
From first call to decision
The same three steps, whatever your application.
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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.
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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.
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Submission and after-care
We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.
Related services
All appeals and immigration law
Business Visa
For foreign nationals establishing or investing in a business in South Africa.
General Work Visa
For foreign nationals offered a role that no suitably skilled South African is available to fill.
Appeals Against Rejections
When Home Affairs rejects a visa or permit and the decision can be contested at law.
Tell us where you stand. We will show you the way forward.
Start a short assessment, or book a consultation with our team in Pretoria or Harare.