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Revised citizenship and migration White Paper approved

Announced Residency

The Cabinet-approved Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection proposes major future legislation, including consolidating General and Critical Skills visas into a skilled-worker visa, changing business and retirement routes, and expanding digital adjudication. These are policy proposals and do not themselves replace the current Immigration Act, regulations or visa categories.

Who it affects

Future citizenship, work, family, business, retirement and protection applicants if implementing legislation is enacted.

Sources

Primary: Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology