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Detail from Xenophobia by the Artist Proof Studio Joburg opens migrant helpdesk

Johannesburg has opened a migrant helpdesk to provide legal migrants and asylum seekers with information on basic services such as housing, education and healthcare in the city.


Consular services for foreigners
Interested in visiting South Africa - to see or to stay, for business or pleasure (or both)? Our offices abroad, your country's office in SA, as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs, can help you in a number of ways.



Visiting South Africa: visas
Want to visit South Africa? Find information on the basic requirements for entering South Africa, as well as comprehensive information on visas - what they are, who needs them, and when, where and how to apply for them.



Working in SA: work permits
Do you wish to stay in SA temporarily in order to explore or take up a job offer, or to set up or run a business, or because you've been recruited or transferred to the country? Find information on work permit categories, requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some frequently asked questions.



Studying in SA: study permits
Are you an international student considering enrolling at a South African educational institution? Find information on study permit requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some frequently asked questions.



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