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Minister's Immigration Directive No. 2 of 2023expired

Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders: exemptions extended to 31 December 2023

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 8 June 2023Effective: 30 June 2023Expired: 31 December 2023Gazette: 48764

Summary

Extends the validity of Zimbabwean exemption permits for a further six months beyond 30 June 2023, to 31 December 2023.

Full Detail

Government Gazette No. 48764, Notice 3532 of 8 June 2023, publishing the Minister's press statement of 7 June 2023 on the issuing of Immigration Directive No. 2 of 2023. The Minister had approved thousands of waiver applications by affected Zimbabwean nationals, and the resulting volume of visa and waiver applications required more time to process.

Impact on Applications

Zimbabwean nationals on the exemption kept legal status to 31 December 2023.

Official Source Document

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Affected Visa Types

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