(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)]