Exemptions > Ministers Immigration Directive No 5 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Lesotho Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act and Requirements for an Application for an Exemption Permit

Notice No. 4207

18 December 2023

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Department of Home Affairs

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NOTICE TO ALL AFFECTED LESOTHO NATIONALS

I, Dr PA Motsoaledi, MP, Minister of Home Affairs having, with the powers bestowed upon me in terms of section 31(2)(b) of the Immigration Act, decided to determine the requirements for an application for an exemption permit as follows:

1.	An applicant must apply online through VFS Global platform at www.vfsglobal.com by selecting the applicable permit category, complete the online application, pay the prescribed service fee and book an appointment at any of the VFS Global offices in South Africa.

2.	On the appointment day, an applicant shall submit to VFS Global the following:

2.1	A duly completed and signed online form for the exemption permit;

2.2	An original valid passport issued by the Government of Lesotho valid for 120 calendar days;

2.3	A copy of a valid passport issued by the Government of Lesotho valid for 120 calendar days;

2.4	Proof of application for a new passport lodged with the relevant Lesotho authorities, in case of an expired passport;

2.5	Proof of employment (if applicable);

2.6	Proof of business registration with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission ("CIPC") and South African Revenue Service ("SARS") (if applicable);

2.7	Proof of registration with the relevant learning institution (if applicable);

2.8	A certified record of birth(s) of minor child/children born in the Republic of South Africa and proof of address of the applicant (if applicable);

2.9	A certified copy of the exemption permit of which its validity was extended in terms of the Minister's Immigration Directive no 3 of 2023; and

2.10	Fingerprints.

Any enquiry related to the contents of this Directive, should be directed to the Acting Deputy Director-General: Immigration Services, Mr Modiri Matthews at [email protected] or at 082 881 5308

THUS DONE AND SIGNED AT PRETORIA ON THIS THE 18th DAY DECEMBER 2023.

Dr P A Motsoaledi, MP

Minister of Home Affairs

Date: 18th November 2023

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

Exemptions

Ministers Immigration Directive No 5 of 2023 - Implementation of the decision in respect of Granting Exemptions to Lesotho Nationals in terms of Section 31(2)(b) of the Act and Requirements for an Application for an Exemption Permit

Notice No. 4207 of 2023