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15 Whitehall, London,SW1A 2DD.
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Postal address:

South African High Commission,
Home Affairs, Consular Section,
15 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD.

Telephone No:
0207 925 8900

Fax No:
020 7839 5198
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ADMINISTRATIVE FINES

PLEASE NOTE

Kindly be advised that the visa appointment line has been closed except for Permanent Residence applications. Applicants can report to the office on “walk in” as from Monday 17/05/2010 between 9-11 am only. No one will be attended to after 11am.

Applicants for permanent residency must sent their request for appointment to: Tibak@dirco.gov.za . Visiting hours are between 9-11 am from Monday to Friday except public Holidays. No one will be attended to after 11am.

OPENING & CLOSING OF OFFICE

  • The office dealing with South African passport holders will be opened from 08:45 AM to 12:45 PM Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

  • The office dealing with Foreign passport holders will be opened from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

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ADMINISTRATIVE FINES IN TERMS OF SECTION 50(1) OF IMMIGRATION ACT 13 OF 2002

Explanation:

Any foreigner who leaves South Africa after the expiry of his or her permit shall be liable to an administrative fine of a prescribed amount not exceeding R3000 (Three Thousand Rands).

An official shall therefore impose the fine as prescribed.

Failure to pay the prescribed fine will mean that a foreigner will not be admitted to South Africa, or be issued with a Visa or Permit if already admitted, a permit shall not be issued or renewed nor a subsequent permit issued.

The obligation of all foreigners is clearly defined in terms of Section 43 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, which reads:

Obligation of foreigners
Section 43 of the Act: A foreigner shall:

  • abide by the terms and conditions of his or her status, including any terms and conditions attached to the relevant permit by the Department upon its issuance, extension or renewal;

  • and depart upon expiry of his or her status.

Requirements for Payments of Fine

  • A foreigner who has already been issued with a fine may pay the fine through the South African High Commission: London. The administration fine can only be paid in GB pounds if paid through our Mission.

  • The exchange rate of the day (the fine was issued) should be used when paying the fine. In this regard, clients should obtain written confirmation from financial institution of the exchange rate before paying the fine.

  • We only accept cash, bank drafts or postal orders. Bank draft and postal orders must be made payable to: South African High Commission.
  • The following additional information/documentation must be submitted:
    • Written confirmation from financial institution regarding exchange rate.
    • Original passport.
    • Copy of administrative fine/notice.
    • Prepaid Self Addressed Special Delivery Envelope.

    Processing period
  • Payment of administrative fines can only be made by post, addressed to:
    • Consul Migration
      South African High Commission,
      Home Affairs, Consular Section,
      15 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD

    • We will endeavour to finalise the administrative process within 3 days of receipt of all necessary documentation.

Note: Officials are not empowered to “waive” the prescribed fee. See paragraph 3.1 for an explanation regarding the obligation of foreigners.

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Updated 21/06/10