We have received the disappointing confirmation that ZEP holders are not included in the newly extended blanket waiver. The Department of Home Affairs extended its blanket waiver until 31 December 2023, allowing applicants of pending long-term visa and waiver applications to remain in South Africa or travel out of South Africa without being declared undesirable. It is with the explanation that ZEP holders are already on their own dispensation programme until 30 June 2023, hence the exclusion from the blanket waiver. The question remains - what if a waiver application has not been finalized by 30 June 2023 or such an application was denied with little time to spare? We guess time will tell. For further information regarding the blanket waiver, please reach out to us via our Contact Form on www.movingsouthimmigration.com. We may also be contacted on +2773 5357 534 or sue@movingsouthimmigration.com

The Department of Home Affairs decided to extend its blanket waiver to applicants who are currently awaiting their outcomes of submitted long-term visa and waiver applications. The surprising factor at play is that the blanket waiver has been extended for a further nine (9) months as opposed to the previous six (6) months. These individuals are now covered until 31 December 2023. This further means applicants may travel, if required, from South Africa between now until 31 December 2023 on expired visas without being declared undesirable. A reminder though, that applicants will be required to present their original VFS receipt upon their departure from and entry into South Africa. Visa exempt nationals may simply enter South Africa again on their usual 30-90 day visas to collect the outcomes of their visa applications. Unfortunately, nationals from visa-restricted countries must apply for and obtain a port of entry visa in order to be re-admitted into South Africa. Shocking news is that short-term visa applicants, who have not received their extension outcomes until 31 March 2023, would have until 30 April 2023 to leave South Africa without being declared undesirable. It is important to note that this blanket waiver ONLY covers applicants who submitted their long-term visa and waiver applications within South Africa and who have been legally admitted into the country. Please feel free to reach out to us via our contact form on www.movingsouthimmigration.com to discuss. Alternatively, you may contact us on +2773 5357 534 or sue@movingsouthimmigration.com.

On 01 September 2022, the Department of Home Affairs issued a blanket waiver until 31 March 2023 to those individuals who submitted their visa and waiver applications - enabling them to remain in South Africa whilst waiting for their outcomes. The blanket waiver also covered those who wished to travel out of South Africa without being declared undesirable. Sadly, and as we are approaching the end of the validity of this blanket waiver, we have not yet received a confirmation whether the waiver will be extended or not. It would be absolutely disastrous if the waiver is not extended as it is clear the backlog will not be sorted before 31 March 2023. However, it remains the prerogative of the Department on whether they will extend the blanket waiver or not. We are aware that this leaves applicants stuck between a rock and a hard place on whether they need to leave South Africa or not, however, we endeavour to update you as soon as we can. Should you have any pending questions on the process, please contact us via our Contact Form on www.movingsouthimmigration.com. Alternatively, we can be contacted via +2773 5357 534, WhatsApp on the same number or sue@movingsouthimmigration.com

Welcome to Moving South Immigration A personalized immigration service to private individuals as well as corporate companies. Intra company transfer work visa An intra company transfer work visa may be issued to a foreign national who is in possession of a valid employment contract with the overseas entity and who works for the entity for at least six (6) months. The visa holder may only conduct work for the employer stipulated on the visa and must comply with the prescribed requirements in the law. An intra company transfer work visa may be issued for a maximum of four (4) years at a time. Previous Next Interested in knowing more? Contact us today! First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! What we do Our service focus shifts between immigration into South Africa. Together with this immigration scope of service, we also offer a Forex, Document Procurement and Legalization / Authentication, Immigration Audit and Compliance service. Tourist visa A tourist visa may be applied for when an applicant intends to visit South Africa for tourism or holiday purposes. This visa may be issued for 30 to 90 days. View More Section 11 (2) visa A Section 11 (2) visa is commonly known as a short-term work visa. This visa is used for short-term projects to be conducted in South Africa for up to 90 days. View More Relative’s visa A relative’s visa may be applied for by a family member within the first and second step of kinship of the South African citizen or permanent residence holder. View More Long-term visitor’s visa A long-term visitor’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to conduct activities View More View All

Welcome to Moving South Immigration A personalized immigration service to private individuals as well as corporate companies. Tourist visa A tourist visa may be applied for when an applicant intends to visit South Africa for tourism or holiday purposes. This visa may be issued for 30 to 90 days. Visitors from visa-restricted countries need to apply for their tourist visas before visiting South Africa. Visa-exempt passport holders will obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. The holder of a tourist visa may not work. Previous Next Interested in knowing more? Contact us today! First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! What we do Our service focus shifts between immigration into South Africa. Together with this immigration scope of service, we also offer a Forex, Document Procurement and Legalization / Authentication, Immigration Audit and Compliance service. Tourist visa A tourist visa may be applied for when an applicant intends to visit South Africa for tourism or holiday purposes. This visa may be issued for 30 to 90 days. View More Section 11 (2) visa A Section 11 (2) visa is commonly known as a short-term work visa. This visa is used for short-term projects to be conducted in South Africa for up to 90 days. View More Relative’s visa A relative’s visa may be applied for by a family member within the first and second step of kinship of the South African citizen or permanent residence holder. View More Long-term visitor’s visa A long-term visitor’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to conduct activities View More View All

Welcome to Moving South Immigration A personalized immigration service to private individuals as well as corporate companies. Exchange visa An exchange visa may be issued to a foreigner who – 1) Participates in an exchange programme organized by an organ of state or learning institution in conjunction with another organ of state or learning institution. 2) Is under the age of 25 and has received an offer of employment in South Africa for no longer than one (1) year. Exchange students need to comply with the relevant prescribed requirements of the immigration law. Previous Next Interested in knowing more? Contact us today! First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! What we do Our service focus shifts between immigration into South Africa. Together with this immigration scope of service, we also offer a Forex, Document Procurement and Legalization / Authentication, Immigration Audit and Compliance service. Tourist visa A tourist visa may be applied for when an applicant intends to visit South Africa for tourism or holiday purposes. This visa may be issued for 30 to 90 days. View More Section 11 (2) visa A Section 11 (2) visa is commonly known as a short-term work visa. This visa is used for short-term projects to be conducted in South Africa for up to 90 days. View More Relative’s visa A relative’s visa may be applied for by a family member within the first and second step of kinship of the South African citizen or permanent residence holder. View More Long-term visitor’s visa A long-term visitor’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to conduct activities View More View All