Home Affairs warns against fraudsters
For any uncertainty, members of the public are advised to visit Home Affairs offices for help
The Department of Home Affairs has warned residents not to fall for hoax email messages from fraudsters who claim they work for the department.
The department did not post any message on social media asking people to contact the director-general about pending applications for permits, visas or identity documents, for cash.
“We have an official website, www.dha.gov.za; 408 offices across the country and have also extended our office footprint in South Africa’s four major banks – Absa, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank, as well as visa facilitation centres run by VFS Global.
“We also have a permitting section in the immigration services branch. It is through these channels that all clients are to reach us for various public services, including applications for permits, visas and IDs,” the department said in a statement.
All permanent residence permit applications must be done online at www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica.
“Once your application has been submitted online, you need to book for an appointment at the nearest visa facilitation centre in which you intend to live and work to submit supporting documents and have your biometrics taken.
“Please visit the website above to locate the nearest visa facilitation centre. Alternatively, if you are based overseas, you can apply at your nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate in the country in which you live.”
For any uncertainty, members of the public are advised to visit Home Affairs offices for help. They can also call the Home Affairs Contact Centre – 0800 60 11 90.
