On 2 September 2022, the Minister of Home Affairs, DR PA Motsoaledi, MP, held, during a press statement that he will be extending the grace period from 31 December 2022 by a further six months to 30 June 2023 for ZEP holders to apply for their visas.
Therefore, an employee holding a ZEP may stay and work in South Africa (SA) until June 2023. They may not be arrested, deported or detained for not having a valid exemption certificate/permit.
They may also be allowed to enter or depart (SA) provided all other requirements are met.
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Resources:
- Minister’s immigration Directive No : 2 of 2022.
- Section 31(2)b, Section31 (2)d, Section 34 of the immigration Act 13 of 2002
- Immigration Regulation ,2014
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