Question NW2516 to the Minister of Home Affairs
28 November 2016 - NW2516
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What are the relevant details of the type of information that is stored on the movement control register for persons (a) entering and (b) leaving the Republic; (2) what is the total number of persons who entered the Republic through the OR Tambo International Airport from 1 January 2016 to 1 September 2016?
Reply:
(1)(a) The following information is captured by the Immigration Officer for persons entering the Republic:
- Flight / vessel / transport number
- Biographic details including surname, first names, date of birth, etc.
- Occupation
- Purpose of visit
- Visa details (whenever applicable)
(1)(b) The following information is captured by the Immigration Officer for persons leaving the Republic:
- Flight / vessel / transport number
- Biographic details including surname, first names, date of birth, etc.
- Visa details (if confirmation is required on departure)
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