Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)

Temporary Residence

14. Treaty visa

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(1)A treaty visa may be issued to a foreigner conducting activities in the Republic in terms of an international agreement to which the Republic is a party.

 

(2)A treaty visa may be issued by—
(a)the Director-General, as prescribed; or
(b)a department or another organ of state responsible for the implementation of the treaty concerned under a delegation from the Director-General: Provided that—
(i)information relating to the failure of such foreigner to comply with the terms and conditions of the visa and to depart when required is conveyed to the Director-General;
(ii)the organ of state concerned satisfies the Director-General that, under the circumstances, it has the capacity to perform this function; and
(iii)the visa is issued in accordance with the prescribed requirements, procedures and forms.

[Section 14(2)(b) amended by section 10 of Immigration Amendment Act, 2011 (Act No. 13 of 2011)]