Migration is tasked with the administration of all aliens, legal and illegal, in South Africa or who wishes to enter South Africa. Please select a directorate for more information, or send your questions regarding residence, visas and related issues to
us.
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- AdmissionsExercise Control over the entry of persons into,Sojourn in and departure from
the republic of South Africa.
- Inspectorate
Enforce compliance with the Immigration Act and Regulate Holdins Facilities.
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- Counter
Xenophobia
Pro-actively combat xenophobia in the community
and the department.
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| Acts used by Immigration Services |
- Refugees Act, 1998 (Act 130 of 1998)
To give effect within the Republic of South Africa to the relevant international legal instruments, principles and standards relating to refugees; to provide for the reception into South Africa of asylum seekers; to regulate applications for and recognition of refugee status; to provide for the rights and obligations flowing from such status; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- South African Constitution
The Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa.
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| Disclosure of information |
| The directorate's actions regarding the disclosure of information relating to the movement of persons are governed by the Policy on Disclosure of Information for Migration |
