08/08/2026
📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Medical Report Waiver for South African Visa & Permanent Residence Applications
The Department of Home Affairs has issued Ministerial Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2026, introducing a waiver of the medical report requirement for certain Temporary Residence Visa and Permanent Residence applications.
✅ Key Highlights:
✔️ Temporary Residence Visa applications submitted within South Africa no longer require a medical report.
✔️ Permanent Residence applications submitted both within South Africa and abroad also benefit from this waiver.
✔️ This directive is expected to simplify the application process by reducing the documentation required.
If you are planning to apply for a South African visa or Permanent Residence and would like to understand how this directive may affect your application, the team at Niche Dynamics is here to assist.
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