Welcome to the ‘Help’ website run by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Here, refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons can find information to help them know more about their rights, obligations and the services available to them in South Africa. Take a look around and discover what you need to know about your stay in South Africa, including where you can go to seek further assistance and answers to frequently asked questions.

Latest News:

• Online Renewal of Permits
• Appeals Backlog Project
• DHA announces additional services at RRO’s
• SASSA SRD R350 Grant & Guide for Asylum Seekers
• Are COVID-19 Vaccines safe?

Click Here to Get Help!

On this website, you can find information about:

• Registration and documentation
• How to seek asylum in South Africa
• Resettlement
• Voluntary Return
• Legal assistance
• Social Services, Peacebuilding & Sports
• Sexual and Gender based violence
• Children & Youth
• Health & Mental Health services
• Education
• Reporting fraud, exploitation or abuse
• Contact us

This website will be constantly updated.