Meet the Team

Our Team

Nora Dawud
Nora

Founder & Ceo

Kamil Stypulkowski
Kamil

Immigration Manager

Athina Quickfall
Athina

Paralegal

Mandisa Magadla
Mandisa

Marketing Manager

Your South African Immigration Experts

Black Pen Immigration is South Africa’s leading immigration consultancy, led by founder and CEO Nora, a previously admitted attorney in Germany (not in South Africa), with international expertise. With a multilingual team and a deep commitment to diversity, we facilitate visa and permit applications, renewals, and personalised support to help clients navigate immigration complexities and shape their futures.

Black Pen Immigration Team
10 years Black Pen Immigration

Over A Decade

of Experience

Over A Decade

of Experience

Common Questions

Most Popular Questions

We are by law not allowed to make any guarantees with regards to the success or prospective turnaround time of an application, as this is entirely at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs.

As immigration consultants, our focus is on guiding clients through the South African visa and permit process with clarity, accuracy, and personalised support. We begin by assessing each client’s circumstances to identify the most suitable application category for their needs. We ensure that all required documentation is complete, properly prepared, and aligned with the procedural requirements of the Department of Home Affairs.
Our services also include assisting clients in coordinating third-party requirements such as sworn translations, document legalisation, and courier arrangements.
With more than 10 years of experience in South African immigration procedures, we prepare and manage applications in a way that maximises efficiency and gives clients the best possible chance of a successful outcome.

As the law has changed in 2014, all applicants are required to submit their application in person.

 

Yes, the law states that all applications required to be submitted in person at the Embassy/VFS Global.

 

 

Yes, your passport will be retained by the Embassy/Consulate until the outcome on your application is made.

Yes, this is one of the requirements per Immigration Regulations. However, there is a possibility to waive the requirements.