Motsoaledi extends Covid-19 visa regime until end-October
The scheme which allowed people to stay legally in the country despite the expiry of their visas was due to expire at the end of July
22 July 2020 - 20:06
The special permit and visa dispensation introduced to address the difficulties arising from the Covid-19 lockdown has been extended to end-October, home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday.
The dispensation, which allowed for people to continue staying legally in SA despite the expiry of their visas and permits, was due to expire at end-July. It was introduced because the lockdown prevented the movement of people to renew their visas and permits and also because visa offices were closed...
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