Policy on the Management of Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges ...

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION2.3.5 Accreditation of International Organisations personnelHead of Office (a) The Department requires a copy of the confirmatory Letter ofAssignment as Head of Office issued by the Head of the Organisation,presented to the relevant Cabinet Minister as well as an accreditationapplication, under cover of a Diplomatic Note.(b)The Head of Office is accredited as follows, subject to the Treaty:(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)D-series identity cards endorsed with full diplomatic status;Diplomatic listing;D-D number plates for privately owned vehicles;VAT refunds on privately owned vehicles: two year ownership;Fuel levy rebates.The Head of Office of an International Organisation is allowed oneforeign private servant regulated by the Department subject to tworepatriation guarantees as prescribed in Part 1 of this <strong>Policy</strong>. Theprivate servant shall apply for courtesy visas at South Africanmissions abroad subject to presenting to the mission certified copies ofthe two prescribed repatriation guarantees.Page 48 of 90