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» Can I visit South Africa without a visa?

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Sthe Chiwa
Tue, 9 May 2017 05:30 EDT
Leaving Passports behind
Thanks Noe, so helpful. I'm glad
Noe
Tue, 9 May 2017 04:48 EDT
leaving passport behind
after calling Harare VFS and explaining that i have a ZSP permit and that i needed to report back to work. i was told to make a copy of my passport and write an affidavit stating this- so i was allowed to submit at Byo VFS and took my passport with me. i dont know of the rules have changed but i was allowed
Sthe Chiwa
Tue, 9 May 2017 04:35 EDT
Leaving Passports behind
Good day all,

I just called the VFS Bulawayo asking if as a ZSP holder do I need to leave my passport behind, the gentleman said yes?? I asked Harare a month ago they said I can take it with as I will be going back to work.. so confusing because if I take leave from work how do I get back.

Also one helpful thing they said if I have a relative and I give them my receipt they are allowed to collect for me.
Busi
Mon, 8 May 2017 10:26 EDT
@Gango. Thank you for the reply. So I can apply for a CSV without 5 years work experience? I want to apply for a CSV under risk management as I studied something along those lines at a varsity in SA, but I have only 1 year work experience.
I have emailed and called DHA to get answers but no solid response from them till now.
Gango
Mon, 8 May 2017 10:14 EDT
CSV
@Busi The 5 year work experience requirement was for the quota permit and not the CSV.
Kim
Mon, 8 May 2017 10:06 EDT
# Zvakwana Sekwanele
Thank you guys for the feedback.
Seems like something is happening.


Seems like the email sent by Zvakwana Sekwanele sent to the mister is yielding results.

Thank you Zvakwana Sekwanele
Busi
Mon, 8 May 2017 10:03 EDT
@princess thanks for responding.
So if I dont have the 5 years experience, which permit do you suggest I apply for? I dont see anything about quota permits on the vfs website unless im looking at the wrong place
princess
Mon, 8 May 2017 09:59 EDT
@CSV straight out of varsity
@Busi i think the quota csv you can get straight of var but you can call vfs to verify the requirements.

About post qualification its work experience, they say at least 5 years working in the position for which you are deemed to have a critical skill

Dont know about your other question maybe someone else will help
Busi
Mon, 8 May 2017 09:37 EDT
CSV queries
Hi.Is there anyone who got a CSV straight out of a SA varsity?
Also, can anyone explain what they mean by "relevant post quaification experience"How long must that experience be for? And also, has anyone successfully applied for a CSV under IRMSA or SAICA?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Gango
Mon, 8 May 2017 09:35 EDT
Permits
@Kim Let's not get ahead of ourselves now. I was there last friday and there were still lots of rejections for petty reasons too. Expect nothing to change in the short term at least.

Sorry to burst your bubble

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