Over stayer in South Africa?
I overstayed by one day in South Africa two years ago. I am going back there on holiday this October 2019 using my New Zealand passport,and of course getting a visa in NZ before going. Can I be blocked at O Tambo airport when I arrive, or will the undesirable status have been lifted by this time? I submitted an appeal against this two years ago...but never received any response from SA. I have sent many e- mails, and phoned numerous times for help.....nothing!
The consulate in Wellington can't help,neither the visa company in Auckland.
How can I check if my NZ passport still has a block on it for SA ? I don't wasn't to be turned back on my arrival in SA.
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I have dealt with many individuals who have overstayed. Most recently a Thai national who travelled to RSA after changing his passport name (Fraudulently). Immigration picked this up and sent him back. My suggestion is that you make inquiries to VFS Global who operate in both our countries. In New Zealand they have offices in Auckland and Wellington. Website https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html.
I can also make inquiries on your behalf when I visit VFS in two days time.
Note: Our home affairs is terrible at responding to emails. I have personnel experience on dealing with them. This is also evident from numerous similar comments in this forum.!
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What happens when you overstay in South Africa?
If the visa has been expired, punishment will depend on the period of expiry. If the overstayed duration is Less than 30 days, then a person will ban for 12 months. If the overstayed duration is more than 30 days, then a person will face the penalty ban, not less than 5 years.How do I appeal overstay in South Africa?
Your appeals application must be submitted to overstayappeals@dha.gov.za and to confirm whether your application has been received you can contact the IMS deportations at 012 406 4985 (overstay appeal South Africa phone number).How do I pay an overstay fine in South Africa?
Previously a person could overstay their visa and be fined when they exit South Africa. The person then had to go to the South African embassy in their country of residence and pay the fine along with the necessary documents such as their passport, the fine document stating the amount and their passport.What is the penalty of overstaying?
To put it simply, over staying in India beyond the visa date can lead to fine, an imprisonment of up to 5 years and even banishment from entering the country again. $500 penalty if overstay is for more than a period of 2 years. $400 penalty is overstay is between 91 days to 2 years.What Happens If You Overstay Your VISA? PS: Don't be like Kristen Gray #Bali
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