We have an exciting development to share that brings significant opportunities for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa. If you are looking to transition from your current status to a General Work Visa, then there’s hope for you! Recent changes in the form of a waiver for ZEP holders has made the process much more accessible.

The New Waiver Granted for ZEP Holders

On August 6th, 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs announced a pivotal waiver that greatly impacts ZEP holders. The new directive waives certain requirements that typically apply to General Work Visa applications.

What’s New?

Under this new circular, ZEP holders are no longer required to:

• Submit a letter of recommendation from the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

These changes are specifically designed to streamline the application process, making it much easier for ZEP holders to secure work visas and continue their stay in South Africa.

Read more New Waiver for ZEP Holders Granted by Minister of Home Affairs ›

The Budget Vote 2024, delivered by Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, outlined a transformative vision for the Department of Home Affairs. This article delves into the key points of his speech, focusing on restoring dignity, boosting economic growth, addressing the visa backlog, and ensuring efficient operations.

Read more The Future Of Home Affairs With The New Minister ›

South Africa, with its sun-packed days, excellent living standards, and retiree-friendly visa regulations, has become a popular destination for international retirees. If you’re considering South Africa for your retirement years, understanding the retirement visa is crucial. This guide will walk you through the qualifying criteria, highlight key benefits of living in South Africa, and answer some frequently asked questions that come up for this popular visa category.

Read more Retirement Visa: A Comprehensive Guide to Retiring in South Africa ›

In a world where remote work is on the rise, South Africa’s Digital Nomad Visa emerges as an exciting new development. This initiative by the Department of Home Affairs invites global professionals to live, work and explore the wonders of South Africa, while working remotely. Let’s delve into the information we have for this visa based on the new regulations published by the Department of Home Affairs.

Read more South Africa’s Digital Nomad Visa Welcomes Remote Workers ›

Navigating South Africa’s Permanent Residency pathways can be daunting for foreign nationals. Among the options available, the possibility of applying for Permanent Residency (PR) based on a minor child who is a South African citizen or permanent resident has long been shrouded in uncertainty. However, we’re pleased to confirm that this avenue is not only viable, but has become more accessible due to recent positive outcomes made available by the Dept. of Home Affairs. Let’s delve into what this means for you as a foreign parent with a South African minor child in the Republic.

Read more Permanent Residency through a South African Minor Child ›

Thousands of people from all over the world want to move to South Africa. Often, many of these people put their plans on hold because they don’t know how to start the process to immigrate to South Africa.

That’s understandable. There’s so much information out there! That’s where we come in, though. Our consultants break down the process for you and take you through it step by step.

Read more How to start the process to immigrate to South Africa ›

In March 2023, the Department of Home Affairs issued a blanket visa extension to visa and waiver applicants. The extension’s expiry date was 31 December 2023.

On 21 December 2023, Home Affairs announced that it is granting a further extension of the visa concessions. At the time, Home Affairs said it hoped to address the impact of processing backlogs on foreign nationals with visa, waiver, and appeal applications.

Read more Home Affairs grants an extension of temporary visa concessions ›

On 29 November 2023, Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gave ZEP holders an early Christmas gift with the announcement of a ZEP visa extension and a new exemption visa that’ll enable them to remain in South Africa until 2025.

Read more Relief for ZEP visa holders in South Africa ›

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced the publication of the White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection on Sunday, 12 November.

The White Paper advocates for a complete overhaul of South Africa’s migration system.

Read more Complete overhaul of SA’s migration system on the cards ›