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SOCIAL MOVEMENT IN FRANCE- WHAT IS EXPECTED NEXT WEEK?
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WORKING VISIT BY THE DEPUTY-PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA PAUL MASHATILE: A SUCCESS TO BE CONTINUED
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SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE ARRIVES IN FRANCE ON A WORKING VISIT
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NINTH MEETING OF THE SOUTH AFRICA-FRANCE FORUM FOR POLITICAL DIALOGUE
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
IMPORTANT NOTICES
A book of condolences will be opened at the Embassy of South Africa, situated at 59 quai D’Orsay, 75007 in Paris from 02 to 08 October 2025 from 10:00 – 12:00 in the morning and 14:00 – 16:00 in the afternoon to provide an opportunity for those who wish so to pay tribute to the memory of His Excellency, the late Ambassador Nkosinathi Emannuel Mthethwa.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VISAS
Please be informed about the following changes implemented on 12 January 2022 regarding the issuing of visas:
Processing time for visitors visa, Section 11(2) and Study visas is more than 90 days.
Processing time for Temporary Residence Permit, long stay in the country, is between 6 and 8 months and may be longer depending on the outcome of the adjudication process of the visa applications done by Home Affairs in South Africa.
IMMIGRATION & CIVIC MATTERS
For information regarding Immigration and Civic Matters, you can consult the website of the South African Department of Home Affairs:
Embassy Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kindly be informed that all communications concerning Visas or Consular matters are via email only. No telephone enquiries will be accepted.
Click here to book your appointment for your Visa application
FLIGHT RESERVATIONS
PLEASE PRESENT A PROOF OF FLIGHT RESERVATION WHEN APPLYING FOR A VISA.
DO NOT BUY THE FLIGHT TICKET BEFORE THE VISA IS ISSUED.
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