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MDC-T SA on Zimbabwe special permits update
17 Sep 2014 at 15:40hrs | Views
Feedback from the Meeting with the Department Home Affairs held today 17.09.2014 on the Application Process for the Zimbabwe Special permits
- The application fee is 800 rands per application
- Processing time is 8 weeks
- Police clearance – There will be an announcement of when and where people can apply for clearances
- All permits expire on the 31st of Dec 2014
- If one wants to change the type of permit – it is possible. The only requirement is to submit the relevant documentation.
- The applications for ZSP includes those who were rejected
- Only those who previously applied will be granted – even if there is a new born or children who have moved from Zimbabwe, new spouses etc.
- If a person is moving from a DZP to a normal permit then there is no need to leave the country to apply for a new permit. This requirement only applies to visitors and medical visas.
- Make sure you put valid cellphone numbers
- If you miss the appointment – you have to show good cause why you missed the appointment otherwise a reappointment will not be accepted
- There will be an extensive media campaign informing people of the application process
- There are 10 application centres in SA – 4 of them new
- The application process is as follows. A person will apply online on the VFS website and then call the VFS call centre to make an appointment to submit their documents in person. You cannot visit VFS centre without a prior appointment.
- DHA will communicate with other Government departments, SABRIC (the banking association), SAPS, Metro Police and all other relevant stakeholders that the permits are still valid
- People declared undesirable because they have overstayed. The appeal must be lodged with 10 days. Even if the permit was not granted – the person must appeal on the basis that they have a pending application.
- There are 3 types of permits and the requirements for each permit are listed below
- Study Permit – Letter from institution of learning, valid passport, police clearance
- Work Permit- Valid Passport, letter from employer, police clearance. Home Affairs will check if people are employed
- Business Permit – valid passport, SARS registration, proof of business registration, police clearance
Source - Byo24News
