# The Department of Home Affairs scrapped the requirement for medical reports for permanent residence applications and temporary residence visa applications submitted from within South Africa. The waiver, signed by minister Leon Schreiber, took effect immediately after being gazetted on Friday. Applicants applying for temporary residence visas from outside the country must still submit medical reports. Schreiber says the move will reduce delays and simplify the immigration application process while maintaining public health safeguards.
Home Affairs waives medical reports for most visa applications