The South African Department of Home Affairs has issued a directive (dated 27 October 2014) advising that a second Intra Company Transfer Work Visa, with validity of up to four years, may be issued to a foreign national who has already held an Intra Company Transfer Work Permit.
This is welcome news and clears up some inconsistencies.
How Are Renewals Applied For?
The second intra company transfer work visa application must be made in the country of citizenship or ordinary residence of the applicant; it cannot be submitted from within South Africa.
Who Is Affected?
It is important to note that the directive applies to those applicants who previously held intra company transfer work permits under Section 19(5) of the 2002 Immigration Act – i.e. permits issued before implementation of the new Immigration Regulations (see Peregrine’s alert on the subjecthere).
New intra company transfer work visas issued under the new regulations will be issued for a maximum validity period of four years and cannot be renewed.
Action Items
Review current intra company transfer permit and visa holders and plan for possible renewals, taking travel requirements into account: those with permits granted prior to the implementation of new regulations in May 2014 will be able to apply for new four year intra company transfer work visas, by returning to their country of residence to make the application.
Quota Work Permits – South Africa
All current holders of Quota work permit who are required to submit annual reports as a condition of their permit are advised to follow the procedure mentioned below:
2. Current holders of Quota work permits are advised to submit CLEAR and READABLE copies of the following documents via the email address mentioned above:
This process is only applicable to persons who are due to report. This email will not receive any new applications and should not be used to make enquiries. All enquiries in this regard should be made to (012) 425-3000
For further Assistance please contact Relocation Africa Immigration on 021 7634240 or tracy@relocationafrica.co.za
Zimbabwean Special Permit – ZSP
On 12 August 2014, the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Gigaba, MP, introduced the new Zimbabwean Special Dispensation Permit (“ZSP”).
DZP
The old Dispensation of Zimbabweans Project (“DZP”) will officially close on 31 December 2014. The expiry date of all “DZP” permits which expire before 31 December 2014 is delayed until 31 December 2014. The expiry date of “DZP” permits which expire after 31 December 2014 is being brought forward to 31 December 2014.
“DZP” permit-holders who wish to remain in South Africa after the expiry of their permits can reapply for the “ZSP”.
Contact Tracy du Plessis on tracy@relocationafrica.co.za or 021 7634240
SOUTH AFRICA – Extensions of Intra Company Transfer Work Visas Issued Prior to May 2014 Now Possible
The South African Department of Home Affairs has issued a directive (dated 27 October 2014) advising that a second Intra Company Transfer Work Visa, with validity of up to four years, may be issued to a foreign national who has already held an Intra Company Transfer Work Permit.
This is welcome news and clears up some inconsistencies.
How Are Renewals Applied For?
The second intra company transfer work visa application must be made in the country of citizenship or ordinary residence of the applicant; it cannot be submitted from within South Africa.
Who Is Affected?
It is important to note that the directive applies to those applicants who previously held intra company transfer work permits under Section 19(5) of the 2002 Immigration Act – i.e. permits issued before implementation of the new Immigration Regulations (see Peregrine’s alert on the subjecthere).
New intra company transfer work visas issued under the new regulations will be issued for a maximum validity period of four years and cannot be renewed.
Action Items
Review current intra company transfer permit and visa holders and plan for possible renewals, taking travel requirements into account: those with permits granted prior to the implementation of new regulations in May 2014 will be able to apply for new four year intra company transfer work visas, by returning to their country of residence to make the application.
CHAD (Country risk rating: High) – RED24
11 November; Violent protests reported in N’Djamena, Moundou and Sarh
Thousands of demonstrators participated in disruptive protests in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, and the cities of Moundou and Sarh on 11 November. The unrest reportedly commenced in Sarh, where residents took to the streets in protest to a recent fuel hike and the ongoing non-payment of teachers’ salaries. At least two people were wounded when security forces reportedly opened fire on the demonstrators attempting to march on the town hall. Anti-government protests soon spread to the urban centres of N’Djamena and Moundou but were similarly suppressed by security personnel. Although there were no immediate reports of casualties at these events, at least one petrol station was allegedly vandalised by protesters in Moundou. The unrest is indicative of how violent and disruptive gatherings can spontaneously occur, and similarly be suppressed, in Chad. Increases in fuel prices, in addition to ongoing strike action in various public sectors, carry the potential to incite further protests and demonstrations in the short-term. Clients in Chad, particularly those based in the aforementioned urban centres, should monitor local media sources and avoid all related protests and gatherings. Please note that due to various security concerns, all non-essential travel to Chad is advised against. This advisory, however, excludes N’Djamena, where the security environment is assessed as being more stable.