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.Self-addressed, special delivery envelopeif paying by post
    
    

  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.