Immigration Directive No. 12 of 2021expired

Temporary Measures for Foreign Nationals - COVID-19 Omicron Variant Travel Bans

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 1 December 2021Effective: 1 December 2021Expired: 31 March 2022

Summary

Temporary measures for foreign nationals in light of the imposition of travel bans due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Full Detail

Emergency directive addressing the impact of international travel bans imposed due to the Omicron variant. Provided temporary concessions for foreign nationals stranded in South Africa or unable to travel due to border closures and flight cancellations. Followed by Immigration Directive No. 1 of 2022 which addressed the transitional arrangements.

Impact on Applications

Protected foreign nationals from becoming illegal due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Official Source Document

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Affected Visa Types

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