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How can I renew my asylum seeker permit which will expire soon?
Home Affairs offices are not currently renewing any permits.
Home Affairs won't allow me to apply for an ID. What must I do?
You might need legal assistance.
How can matric learners without IDs apply for one to write their final exams?
You may wish to consult the following organisations for advice
I am a foreigner. How can I register my child in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
Why did Home Affairs deny my youngest child citizenship?
Children born after October 2014 will need a visa from Home Affairs.
How can I bring my child back to South Africa from Nigeria?
You can contact these organisations.
I can't open a bank account because I have a Visitor's Visa. What must I do?
You can get an endorsement on your spousal visa. Here's how.
Can Home Affairs refuse to register my child if the mother's Visa expired?
No, they may not refuse to register a child’s birth. Here's why.
I lost my asylum seeker's permit. Can I replace it?
It is very difficult to replace a lost permit. But here's what you could do.