The Department of Home Affairs has issued Immigration Directive 13 of 2024 on 27 November 2024, announcing the concession relating to application for appeals in terms of Section 8(4) and 8(6) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended.
Foreign nationals who have received a rejection letter will be permitted to submit their physical appeal documents to the nearest Visa Facilitation Service (VFS) centre after the 10 working days from date of collecting the rejection letter. This opportunity is subject to the completion of the online forms and the securing of a submission date via the VFS website within the specified 10 working day timeframe as well as the submission of the actual documents by no later than 31 March 2025.
If you need assistance with your appeal application, please send your rejection letter to NM Heinze Attorneys for review.