What South Africa Immigration Act 13 of 2002 - DHA and BMA Border Framework requires
The Immigration Act 13 of 2002 (as amended by Immigration Amendment Act 3 of 2007 and further amendments) is South Africa's primary immigration law, governing all foreign nationals entering, residing in, and departing from the Republic. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) administers visa issuance, temporary and permanent residence permits, and citizenship. The South African Border Management Authority (BMA, established in 2023 under BMA Act 2 of 2020) coordinates multi-agency border control. Section 49 of the Immigration Act prescribes criminal penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for human trafficking and up to 5 years for harbouring illegal foreigners. The SADC Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons (2005) enables SADC national 30-day visa-free access. Critical Skills Visa allows professionals in designated shortage occupations to enter without prior job offer. Employers found to have employed illegal foreigners face fines of up to ZAR 100,000 per person.
Pillar: Immigration & Border Control · Authority: Department of Home Affairs (DHA) / South African Border Management Authority (BMA) · Version: 2.6 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.gov.za/documents/immigration-act
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- Immigration Act 13 of 2002 (as amended by Immigration Amendment Act 3 of 2007), ss.10, 19, 21, 25-30, 34, 38, 49
- Immigration Regulations, 2014 (GNR.413, Government Gazette 37679) - visa categories, application procedures, fees
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