Following the announcement by the Minister of Home Affairs on the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP), it is of utmost importance that all South African business owners with ZEP holders in their employ, take note that the grace period to transfer these ZEP holders over to a suitable mainstream visa, as regulated by the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, will end on the 30th June 2023.
Should employers wish to assist employees who are ZEP holders, there are a wide range of mainstream visa options available for qualifying applicants.
Should you require assistance with the immigration compliance process of your employees who are ZEP holders, we recommend Barnard Inc. Their compliance law department specialise in the immigration compliance process.
If you would like to know more about this process, or would like to have an obligation-free discussion with Barnard Inc. around the immigration compliance process, please follow the link below: