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Refugee Status and Asylum

Who it's for: For people who fled their country of origin and ask South Africa to recognise and protect them as refugees.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026

Listed with official links only. For help with a protection claim, contact the official service or a regulated adviser.

All visa types in South Africa

South Africa visa types