On 2 September the Minister of the Department of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced a last change further 6 month grace period to allow ZEP holders to regularise their status by applying for a main stream visa category.
ZEP Permit Background
The Zimbabwean special dispensation started in 2009 and was called the Dispensation for Zimbabwe Permit. It provided for the documentation of qualifying Zimbabweans for a five-year period.
The permits were extended in 2014 for a further three-year period until 2017 and called the Zimbabwean Special Permit. The current Zimbabwean Exemption Permits were issued in 2017 and expire on 31 December 2021
Next Step For ZEP Holders
ZEP holders have been granted a grace period to 30 June 2023 to apply for a visa in terms of the Immigration Act of 2002, as amended, subject to qualifying for an alternative visa category based on the requirements and minimum qualifying criteria.
ZEP holders may qualify for the following types of visas:
Requirements To Proceed With Waiver Submission
Where you wish to proceed with the Ministerial announced submission category, the following next steps is required –
To proceed, please complete your details below and we will share with you the costs and our engagement letter for signature.
Withdrawal of Centralised Adjudication