Fri, 31 July 2020 - Staff Writer

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has issued directions extending the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period to 31 October 2020.

The directions extend the initial validity period from 31 July 2020 to 31 October 2020. This means that lawfully issued visas which expired from 15 February and during the period of the lockdown are deemed to be valid until the end of October 2020.

Holders of such visas are permitted to remain in the country under the conditions of their visas until 31 October 2020. Those wishing to be repatriated to their countries within this period can depart without being declared undesirable persons.

The department said VFS offices are open only by appointment for collection of outcomes on applications which were made before the lockdown.

The refugee reception offices throughout the country remain closed.

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