🇿🇦 South Africa · Humanitarian
Refugee Status & Asylum — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/refugee-status-asylum.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Open to all nationalities
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/refugee-status-asylum · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.