🇿🇦 South Africa · Humanitarian

Refugee Status & Asylum — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-21 · Government page ↗

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/refugee-status-asylum.
  3. Typical processing: ~180 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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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.

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