Do transits count as days towards an overstay in South Africa?
My daughter flew into South Africa (SA) and then straight out to volunteer in Namibia. She then returned to SA for a volunteering stint in Cape Town.
On leaving, she was challenged that she had overstayed her stay by 2 days. They were counting from the 'in transit' stop over. She was eventually allowed to continue. She is due to go back soon but is worried she is flagged as undesirable? We have tried everything to find out if she has been but got no where. Any advice? Would she have been given a document if she was flagged?
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What is considered overstaying?
An overstay is a nonimmigrant who was lawfully admitted to the United States for an authorized period but stayed in the United States beyond his or her authorized admission period. Nonimmigrants admitted for "duration of status" who fail to maintain their status also may be considered overstays.Can I transit through South Africa without a visa?
Travellers using land ports of entry to transit through South Africa will have to apply for a port of entry visa. Deportees transiting must be in possession of transit visas and at all times must be escorted failing which they will be returned to the airline that conveyed them for removal from the Republic.Can I leave South Africa on the day my visa expires?
Immigration officers can charge fine to any visitor whose visa is expired or overstay. If any foreigner wants to expend some more days in South Africa, then they should do the right job and permit to go against the law of the country.How can I fix an overstayed visa in South Africa?
Each case is different and while overstaying your visa is sanctioned seriously in South Africa, there are ways of avoiding visa overstay such as applying for a visa extension. You can apply for a visa extension while in South Africa by visiting an embassy or consulate. At present, you can renew your visa by 60 days.Detained For Overstaying Visa In South Africa 🤦🏽♂️
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