--- title: Afriwise Blog | Immigration description: Immigration | --- [![Afriwise](https://insights.afriwise.com/hubfs/Logos/Afriwise/Afriwise%20logo.svg)](https://afriwise.com/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) - [Insights](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [Solutions](https://afriwise.com/solutions/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - Insights - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) # Welcome to Africa’s legal blog Never miss a beat on Africa's legal and regulatory landscape. - [Legislation (287)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) - [South Africa (227)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) - [Nigeria (157)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) - [Kenya (151)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) - [Financial Services (128)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) - [ICT (106)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) - [Tanzania (102)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) - [Regulation (87)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) - [Corporate Commercial (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) - [Tax (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) - [Case discussion (78)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) - [Uganda (66)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) - [Intellectual Property (58)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Energy & Natural Resources (57)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) - [Ghana (55)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) - [Employment and labour (52)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labour) - [Data Protection (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) - [Mozambique (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) - [Commercial Crime (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) - [Competition/Antitrust (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/competition-antitrust) - [Dispute Resolution (47)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) - [Mauritius (46)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) - [Environment (44)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) - [Zambia (38)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zambia) - [Projects and Procurement (26)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/projects-and-procurement) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulations) [Digital nomad](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/digital-nomad) [Work Visas](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/work-visas) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [South Africa: The ‘Digital Nomad Visa’ – Take 3](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-africa-the-digital-nomad-visa-take-3) We have seen many iterations of the amendments to the Immigration Regulations this year. One of the concepts that has been amended regularly is the remote working or ‘digital nomad’ visa. The new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has further amended the criteri.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-africa-the-digital-nomad-visa-take-3) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Constitutional Validity](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/constitutional-validity) [Fasken](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/fasken) ## [Constitutional Validity of Various Provisions of the Immigration Act and Its Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/constitutional-validity-of-various-provisions-of-the-immigration-act-and-its-regulations) In a recent Constitutional Court judgement, Chief Justice Zondo and eight other Constitutional Justices were presiding over two consolidated matters seeking confirmation of an order of constitutional invalidity in respect of certain provisions of the Immigration Act and s.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/navigating-kenyas-immigration-system-recent-updates) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Digital nomad](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/digital-nomad) [Visas](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/visas) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [South Africa: Introducing the ‘Digital nomad visa’ – Take two](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-africa-introducing-the-digital-nomad-visa-take-two) The Digital nomad visa was introduced by way of amendments to the Immigration Regulations and came into operation with effect from 28 March 2024, one day before the closing date for public comments on the draft version. Shortly thereafter, following push-back from the Nat.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-africa-introducing-the-digital-nomad-visa-take-two) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel) ## [Latest developments in South African immigration: Visa backlogs and extended concessions](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/latest-developments-in-south-african-immigration-visa-backlogs-and-extended-concessions) Several immigration developments from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) unfolded over the 2023 festive season. These include an extension of temporary concession for foreign nationals awaiting outcomes to their pending applications and granting extended exemptions for .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/latest-developments-in-south-african-immigration-visa-backlogs-and-extended-concessions) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Matthew & Partners](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/matthew-partners) ## [All Foreign Nationals are Visa Exempt, Introduction of eTA](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/all-foreign-nationals-are-visa-exempt-introduction-of-eta) Kenya has implemented a visa-free policy, exempting all foreign nationals from visa requirements, effective 1 January 2024. This means that foreign visitors will no longer be required to obtain a visa for entry into Kenya regardless of nationality. In lieu of the tr.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/all-foreign-nationals-are-visa-exempt-introduction-of-eta) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Employment and Labor](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labor) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Bloomfield](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bloomfield) ## [Nigeria | Mandatory Expatriate Quota Returns Submission Through The Federal Ministry Of Interior Ecitibiz Website](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/nigeria-mandatory-expatriate-quota-returns-submission-through-the-federal-ministry-of-interior-ecitibiz-website) The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI’) has mandated that all companies holding expatriate quota positions file their monthly returns through the FMI’s Official Website (e-CITIBIZ) effective November 8, 2023. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/nigeria-mandatory-expatriate-quota-returns-submission-through-the-federal-ministry-of-interior-ecitibiz-website) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Employment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment) [IBN Immigration Solutions](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ibn-immigration-solutions) ## [Unlocking Opportunities: The Trusted Employer Scheme in South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unlocking-opportunities-the-trusted-employer-scheme-in-south-africa) In a recent development that could significantly impact the corporate landscape in South Africa, the Trusted Employer Scheme was officially announced in regulations published on October 11, 2023. This scheme introduces a.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unlocking-opportunities-the-trusted-employer-scheme-in-south-africa) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [IBN Immigration Solutions](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ibn-immigration-solutions) ## [Trusted Employer Scheme Announced](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/trusted-employer-scheme-announced) During the annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on April 13, 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled plans for an overhaul of the work visa system. The goal of this initiative is to attract the skills required to boost investment and achieve the president’s o.. 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