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Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)
Notice No. 766 of 2002
Act
Preamble
1. Definitions and interpretation
Objectives and Structures of Immigration Control
2. [Repealed] Objectives and functions of immigration control
3. Delegation of powers
4. Immigration Advisory Board
5. Functions of Board
6. [Repealed] Inter-departmental co-operation
7. Regulations
8. Adjudication and review procedures
Admission and Departure
9. Admission and departure
9A. Place of entry or exit
Temporary Residence
10. Visas to temporarily sojourn in Republic
10A. Visas
10B. Transit visas
11. Visitor's visa
12. [Repealed] Diplomatic visa
13. Study visa
14. Treaty visa
15. Business visa
16. Crew visa
17. Medical treatment visa
18. Relative's visa
19. Work visa
20. Retired person visa
21. Corporate visa
22. Exchange visa
23. Asylum transit visa
24. [Repealed] Cross-border and transit visa
Permanent Residence
25. Permanent residence
26. Direct residence
27. Residence on other grounds
Exclusions and Exemptions
28. Withdrawal of permanent residence visa
29. Prohibited persons
30. Undesirable persons
31. Exemptions
Enforcement and Monitoring
32. Illegal foreigners
33. Inspectorate
34. Deportation and detention of illegal foreigners
35. Duties with regard to conveyances
36. [Repealed] Monitoring entries in Republic and exits
Immigration Courts
37. [Repealed] Immigration Courts
Duties and Obligations
38. Employment
39. Learning institutions
40. Keeping of registers of lodgers by certain persons
41. Identification
42. Aiding and abetting illegal foreigners
43. Obligation of foreigners
44. Organs of State
45. Other institutions
Miscellaneous
46. [Repealed] Immigration practitioners
47. [Repealed] Internal monitoring and controls
48. Foreigners erroneously allowed to enter Republic
Offences
49. Offences
50. Administrative offences
Transitional Provisions
51. Transitional definitions
52. Functions of Department and Board
53. Existing visa
54. Repeal of laws
55. Short title and commencement
Schedules
Schedule 1 : Offences relating to Section 28(a) and (b) of this Act
Schedule 2 : Offences relating to Section 28(a) of this Act
Schedule 3 : Acts repealed
Regulations
Regulations on Fees
Notice 615 of 2005
1. Fees for overtime services performed by immigration officer
2. Fees for applications
3. Short title and commencement
[Repealed] Immigration Regulations, 2005
Immigration Regulations, 2014
Notice No. R. 413 of 2014
1. Definitions
2. Passports
3. Permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship
4. Appointment of individual persons to Board by Minister
5. Operations of Board
6. Admission and departure
7. Representations to Director-General or Minister
8. Place of entry or exit
9. Visas to temporarily sojourn in Republic
10. Port of entry visas and transit visas
11. Visitor's visa
12. Study visa
13. Treaty visa
14. Business visa
15. Crew visa
16. Medical treatment visa
17. Relative's visa
18. Work visa
19. Retired person visa
20. Corporate visa
21. Exchange visa
22. Asylum transit visa
23. Permanent residence
24. Residence on other grounds
25. Application for proof of permanent residence status or exemption status
26. Prohibited persons
27. Undesirable persons
28. Exemption
29. Waiver of prescribed requirements
30. Illegal foreigners
31. Immigration Officers
32. Inspectorate
33. Arrest, detention and deportation of illegal foreigners
34. Duties with regard to conveyances
35. Employment
36. Keeping of registers of lodgers by certain persons
37. Identification
38. Other institutions
39. Administrative offences
40. Change of address
41. Repeal
42. Short title and commencement
Annexures
Annexure A: Forms
Form 1 (DHA-1756)
Form 2 (DHA-1714A)
Form 2 (DHA-1714A) Part B
Form 2 (DHA-1714A) Part C
Form 3 (DHA-26)
Form 4
Form 5 (DHA-1565)
Form 6 (DHA-1746)
Form 7A (DHA-)
Form 7B (DHA-)
Form 7C (DHA-)
Form 8 (DHA-1738)
Form 9 (DHA-1740)
Form 9 Supporting Documents
Form 10 (DHA-1739)
Form 11 (DHA-84)
Form 12 (DHA-1712A)
Form 12 (DHA-1712A) Part B
Form 13 (DHA-1743)
Form 14 (DHA-1718)
Form 15 (DHA-1733)
Form 16 (DHA-1758)
Form 17 (DHA-1732)
Form 18 (DHA-947)
Form 19 (DHA-46)
Form 20 (DHA-1759)
Form 21 (DHA-1684)
Form 22 (DHA-1720)
Form 23 (DHA-1721)
Form 24 (DHA-1722)
Form 25 (DHA1760)
Form 26 (DHA-1723)
Form 27 (DHA-1761)
Form 28 (DHA-1725)
Form 29 (DHA-1724)
Form 30 (DHA-1725)
Form 31 (DHA-1726)
Form 32 (DHA-1727)
Form 33 (DHA-1710)
Form 34 (DHA-1728)
Form 35 (DHA-515)
Form 36 (DHA-557)
Form 37 (DHA-1694)
Form 38 (DHA-96)
Form 39 (DHA-128)
Form 40 (DHA-1567)
Form 41 (DHA-86)
Form 42 (DHA-92)
Form 43 (DHA-1747)
Form 44 (DHA-1751)
Form 45 (DHA-1775)
Form 46 (DHA-)
Form 47 (DHA-)
Form 48 (DHA-)
Form 49 (DHA-)
Form 50 (DHA-)
Annexure B: Minimum Standards of Detention
Notices
Categories and Quotas
Notice 488 of 2003
Training Fees Collection
Notice 1317 of 2003
Specific Professional Categories and Specific Occupational Classes
Notice No. R. 125 of 2006
Specific Professional Categories or Specific Occupational Classes
Notice No. 362 of 2007
Specific Professional Categories and Specific Occupational Classes
Notice No. 412 of 2008
Specific Professional Categories and Specific Occupational Classes
Notice No. 605 of 2009
Determination of Places of Detention of Illegal Foreigners Pending Deportation
Notice No. 677 of 2015
Determination of Places of Detention of Illegal Foreigners Pending Deportation
Notice No. 1046 of 2019
Determination of Correctional Facilities as places of Detention of Illegal Foreigners pending Deportation during the period of the National State of Disaster
Notice No. 512 of 2020
Opening of all Ports of Entry
Notice No. 2380 of 2022
Critical Skills List
Notice No. R. 3934 of 2023
Schedule
Withdrawal of Zanzibar as a Designated Port of Entry
Notice No. 4111 of 2023
[Withdrawn] Points-Based System
Notice No. 5397 of 2024
Withdrawal of Notice No. 5397 of 9 October 2024 published in Gazette No. 51365 : Points-Based System
Notice No. 5447 of 2024
Points-Based System
Notice No. 5448 of 2024
Exemptions
Ministers Immigration Directive No 3 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Lesotho Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act
Notice No. 4141 of 2023
Ministers Immigration Directive No 4 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Zimbabwean Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act
Notice No. 4142 of 2023
Ministers Immigration Directive No 5 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Lesotho Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act and Requirements for an Application for an Exemption Permit
Notice No. 4207 of 2023
Ministers Immigration Directive No 6 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Zimbabwean Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act and Requirements for an Application for an Exemption Permit
Notice No. 4208 of 2023
foreigner
means an individual who is not a citizen;
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