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29/06/2023

The Helen Suzman foundation's challenge to the Minister's decision to terminate the ZEP scheme has been successful. All ZEP's are now deemed to be valid for another 12 months.

The Pretoria High Court overturned the decision by the Minister of Home Affairs to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit scheme.

27/03/2021

The Department of Home Affairs published new regulations today, 26 March 2021 with concessions for foreigners residing in South Africa
https://www.savisas.com/blog/new-visa-concessions-announced-march-2021/

New South African visa concessions allowed foreign nationals to remain in the country for as long as they chose to do so, subject to these conditions

30/09/2020

Thinking about travelling internationally? Here's what you need to know before you leave the country under the current Lockdown level 1 rules
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The rules around travelling outside South Africa, to visit low or high-risk countries and which countries are deemed high-risk travel destinations

17/09/2020

As South African lockdown restrictions get a little lighter, travel looks to get some welcomed relief with borders opening up along with visa applications.
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As lockdown regulations ease in South Africa travelling across borders will be opened up as of the 01 October 2020 with a few restrictions for safety

23/07/2020

COVID-19 Visa Concessions have been extended to end of October 2020

The scheme which allowed people to stay legally in the country despite the expiry of their visas was due to expire at the end of July

30/04/2020

Part-time studies for temporary visa holders has become easier with new study endorsement for business and work visa holders
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Holders of certain temporary residence visas may also engage in part-time studies at an Institution of Higher Education in South Africa

19/03/2020

How the Covid-19 outbreak will affect travel rules for foreigners travelling in and out of South Africa
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