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Posts archive for 2020
22 New high-risk countries added to SA’s travel ban
As of the the 19th of October 2020, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has issued 22 new […]
Read moreRe-instatement of visa exceptions for international travelers
As South Africa has opened its borders to international travelers, as of the 1st October 2020, under the level 1 […]
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COVID-19|SA Confirms 60 International Countries Banned Under Level 1 Travel Restrictions
The international travel ban list has officially been released by South Africa. Under level 1 lockdown rules, international travel will […]
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COVID-19 | All Your Most Pressing Concerns Answered – SA Immigration
We at Black Pen understand that us this time there are many people concerned about their visa status, when they [...] Read more
COVID-19 | Visa Extensions valid until End of October – South Africa
Announced by Aaron Motsoaledi, the Minister of Home Affairs, on the 22nd of July 2020, has stated a new visa [...] Read more
COVID-19 | Amendment Of COVID-19 Immigration & Travel Directions
On the 10th of June 2020, Dr. Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi, the Minister of Home Affairs in the Cabinet of South [...] Read more
COVID-19 | Addressing The New Scope of Business & How We Are Supporting Our Clients
We have been watching the world change in a myriad of ways in the last several weeks as governments and [...] Read more
COVID-19 | Hiring A Foreign National – What Companies Need To Know
With the national lockdown in South Africa effecting foreign nationals that are living & working in South Africa, Black Pen’s [...] Read more
COVID-19 | Home Affairs Issues New Immigration Guidelines
The temporary measures that were introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa before the nationwide lockdown with regards to visa extensions and [...] Read more
COVID-19 | New Temporary Measures For Foreign Nationals In South Africa
Temporary measures in respect of foreign nationals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As South Africa prepares for its 21 [...] Read more
COVID-19| What Foreign Nationals In South Africa Need To Know
Coronavirus | What foreign nationals in South Africa need to know With the South African government previously revoking over 8000 [...] Read more