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Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s immigration laws and policies

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Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s immigration laws and policies

The Draft Revised Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection White Paper seeks to create a constitutionally sound, modern, and efficient immigration system that improves security, service delivery, and digital integration, while attracting skills and investment, regularising mobility, ensuring civil registration, and maintaining a humane refugee system. 

2 Feb 2026 1 min read Immigration Law Alert Article

To complement our alert of 19 January 2026, we have prepared an infographic to highlight the key changes that, if implemented, may impact the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa.

Click here for more. 

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