SA, Zim border recruitment centre
A recruitment centre to help reduce the number of illegal Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa - while promoting the legal flow of economic migrants, and protecting them from exploitation by employers - has opened at the Beitbridge border post.



Immigrating to SA
Considering immigrating to and settling in South Africa? Find out about immigration categories, requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some frequently asked questions.



Immigration quick links
Check our link list for immigration application procedures, reception offices, contacts, advice, and support organisations.



Refugees and asylum-seekers
According to the United Nations High Commissioner, Africa has over 4.2-million refugees, second only to Asia. Roughly the equivalent number of people are seeking asylum or are refugees on the continent as in Europe. In South Africa, 90 000 people are classified as 'persons of concern' by the UNHCR.



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