The Department of Home Affairs has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (“ZEP”) until 28 November 2025.
To comply with the judgement of the Gauteng High Court to ensure due process and engagement with relevant stakeholders, the Department of Home Affairs has granted a further 12-month extension of expired ZEP’s until 28 November 2025.
All expired ZEP holders, irrespective of any pending visa process, will benefit from this blanket extension of their immigration status in South Africa.
Accordingly, all impacted individuals may continue their authorised activities and cross South African borders without risk of being declared undesirable until 28 November 2025.
A copy of the Minister’s Immigration Directive No. 15 of 2024 confirming the above is attached for your ease of reference.
For any clarity, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively:
Stephen Marlin
Partner
Supriya Boodhena
Senior Manager
Natalie McLean
Senior Manager
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