How to Apply South Africa eVisa & Permit application?
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The South African online eVisa service provides a convenient and secure alternative to processing an eVisa application with the South Africa Department of Home Affairs. The service provides direct liaison with the department that is responsible for legally processing and providing e-Visa to travelers entering South Africa. Four easy steps make it possible to provide all the information needed and track your application status and results effectively.
If travelers want to apply for an online application, you can complete your application for a visa and grant permission online within 4 steps, it will be easy and it will be a total online process.
A unique profile linked to your passport details will be created which will be available for 14 days to allow the processing of your application for a South African e-Visa.
Your application can be processed by completing and submitting the required information required on the eVisa application form.
The supporting documents required to support your South Africa eVisa submission will need to be uploaded to complete your application submission.
Your eVisa application will be completed by uploading the proof of payment received from the bank after you have electronically transferred funds to the account specified by you.
We have prepared a complete application form guide for all travelers to South Africa to take the necessary steps to correctly complete their application for an eVisa, and that all the necessary information is provided for your eVisa application to be processed.
Please note that the South African eVisa system is currently only available to citizens of the following nationalities:
Welcome to our registration process. in this stage. We need some information to enable you to create a profile. After completing everything, select the "Create Profile" button.
Please Note: Passport number and email address cannot be updated, please make sure it is correct before submitting your profile.
This page allows you to personaliseyour Home Affairs ePermit Application form in order to accommodate your individual requirements.
Please indicate the type of application you wish to apply for:
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APPLICATION FOR VISA TO TEMPORARILY SOJOURN IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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APPLICATION FOR WAIVER |
Info: Travelers can apply for a waiver by completing the online application form. Waivers are subject to DHA approval.
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APPLICATION FOR APPEAL TRV |
Info: Travellers can appeal for rejections by completing the online application form, appeals are subject to DHA approval and applicant need to apply within 10 working days for section 8 (4) from the date of receiving the decision.for section 8 (6), applicant need to apply within 10 working days from the date of receiving the decision.
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APPLICATION FOR UNDESIRABLE APPEAL |
Info: A foreigner may be declared undesirable by the director-general of home affairs if he or she has overstayed his or her south african visa. You can apply for an undesirable appeal for the overstay to be removed. |
Is this application being completed on behalf of a child or minor? (Child or minor is the Principal Applicant) Y / N
Please state the number of people you are applying for including yourself (Spouse and children under 18 years of age only)
Date of Application
Application Reference Number
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Principal Applicant Details (Enter details exactly as they appear in the passport that you will use to enter The Republic of South Africa)
Please hover through the fields for further description of that field
Personal Details (Applicant Details (Enter details exactly as they appear in the passport that you will use to enter the Republic of South Africa)
Application Type New Application / Renewal / Extension / Change Of Status
Temporary Resident Visa Application Category (please select the type of visa you wish to apply for)
Select one of these option:-
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VISITOR’S VISA SECTION 11 |
Temporary Resident Visa |
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STUDY VISA SECTION 13 |
Study Permit is issued to a foreigner intending to study in the Republic of South Africa for longer than three months |
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TREATY VISA SECTION 14 |
Treaty Permit is issued to a Foreigner conducting activities in the Republic of Africa in terms of an international agreement to which the Republic of South Africa is a party |
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BUSINESS VISA SECTION 15 |
Business Permit is issued to a foreigner intending to establish or invest in, or who has established or invested in a business in the Republic of South Africa in Which he or she may be employed |
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MEDICAL TREATMENT VISA SECTION 17 |
Medical Treatment Permit is issued to a foreigner intending to receive medical treatment in the Republic of South Africa for longer than three months |
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RELATIVE’S VISA SECTION 18 |
Relative’s Permit is issued for the prescribed period to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family of a citizen or a permanent resident, provided that such citizen or permanent resident provides the prescribed financial assurance. Relatives sect 18 (Brother), Relatives sect 18 (sister), Relatives sect 18 ( Major Child), Relatives sect 18 (Minor Child), Relatives sect 18 (Spouse), Relatives sect 18- married to a South Africa citizen or permanent resident |
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WORK VISA SECTION 19 |
General Work Permit may be issued to a foreigner not falling within a category or class contemplated in subsection (1) |
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RETIRED PERSON’S VISA SECTION 20 |
Retired Person Permit may be issued for a period exceeding three months to a foreigner who intends to retire in the Republic |
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EXCHANGE VISA SECTION 22 |
This visa may be issued to a foreigner who is participating in a programme of cultural, economic or social exchange, organised or administered by an organ of state or a learning institution, in conjunction with a learning institution or an organ of a foreign state |
Title (select a name that describes your position or job)
Initials(Enter the frist latter)
Gender/ Sex: (Select the range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity of your choice)
Male / Female / Undefined
Given Names (A given name (also known as a first name, forename or Christianname) is a part of a person's personal name It identifies a person, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname)
Surname (A surname, family name, or last name is the portion of a personal name that indicates a person's family. Depending on the culture, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames)
Maiden Name (Optional) (The original surname of a married woman who uses her husband's surname name after marriage)
Any other former name (Optional) (Former name refers to any surname (last name) you may have used in the past for any reason. It can also mean any first and last name you may have used in the past)
Place of Birth City/Town (The place of birth (POB) or birth place is the place where a person was born)
Country of Birth (The Country of birth (COB) or birth country is the country where a person was born)
Date of Birth(Date on which the subject was born)
Nationality (The status of belonging to a particular nation. Nationality is a legal relationship between an individual person and a state. Nationality affords the state jurisdiction over the person and affords the
person the protection of the state. What these rights and duties are varies from state to state)
Country of Residence(Your country of residence is the country in which you are currently living in, at the time you process your application)
Home Tel No.(Number Assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a residence) that is used to call that phone)
Bus / Work Tel No.(Number Assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a work) that is used to call that phone)
Cell No.(Number Assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a mobile) that is used to call that phone)
Contact Email
Facebook Handle (Optional) (Handle. In the online world, a handie is another word for ausemame. It can refer to the name you use in chat rooms, web forums and social media services like Facebook)
Twitter Handle (Optional) (Handle. In the online world, a handle is another word for a username. It can refer to the name you use in chat rooms, web forums and social media services like Twitter)
Passport No. (Your passport number is a serial number that uniquely identifies the booklet so if the same person is issued two passports (most countries allow this), the numbers will be different. If you have a passport you can travel around the world. While some countries require a visa in addition to a passport you can travel to many places simply with a passport. A passport is a unique, electronic form of identity required to enter another country. If you have a passport, you may have noticed a number on the inside and wonder if the number is significant. Without that number, a passport may not serve its purpose)
Country of Issue (The country where the passport was issued)
Passport Date of Issue(The date of which the passport was issued)
Passport Expiry Date(The date of which the passport will expire)
Passport Type (The type of passport you use to enter a country)
Passport type is required field (select your passport type)
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Qualification (An official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc)
Occupation (A job or profession)
If your spouse and/ or other dependents are not accompanying you, do they intend to enter the country at a later stage? (If your spouse and/or other dependents are not accompanying you, do they intend to enter the country at a later stage) Y / N
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(In case you select YES fill more details) Enter date(The day your spouse/ children intend on coming to the country) ......... Details/ reason(s) (Specify reason(s) for them coming to the country) .......... |
SA Physical Address (Details within the Republic of South Africa where you will be residing)
Unit No. (Optional) (A residence such as a house, apartment, mobile home or room(s) within a larger structure that provides a space for occupants making up a single household to live and eat. Where you will be residing in South Africa )
Complex (Optional)(A complex usually refers to some sort of multi-family housing, i.e. apartment complex, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Street No. (The number on a street of a particular building or address, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Street / Farm Name (A street or road name or farm name is an identifying name given to a street, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Suburb / District (Optional)(A suburb is a mixed-use or residential area, existing either as part of a city or urban area or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city, where you will be residing in South Africa)
City / Town (A built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Postal Code (Optional)(Postal code definition: a code of letters and digits used as part of a postal address to aid the sorting of mail, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Country Code(Country codes are short alphabetic or numeric geographical codes (geocodes) developed to represent countries and dependent areas, for use in data processing and communications, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Home Physical Address (Details of current residential address)
Address
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Country Code (Country codes are short alphabetic or numeric geographical codes (geocodes) developed to represent countries and depend areas, for use in data processing and communications, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Citizenship Details
Present country of citizenship Is present citizenship acquired by birth? Y / N
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(In case you select NO fill more details) |
Do you hold citizenship of another country? Y / N
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(In case you select YES fill more details) State country of citizenship Citizenship acquired by |
Do you have any other Passports or Identity Documents? Y / N
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(In case you select YES fill more details) Total Number of other Passports or Identity Documents |
Marital Status Details (If part to a legally recognised spousal relationship with a citizen or permanent resident, certified copy of the marriage certificate or spousal affidavit must be attached)
Marital Status: (Civil status, or marital status, are the distinct options that describe a person's relationship with a significant other. Married single, divorced, and widowed are examples of such status)
Not Married / Married / Widowed / Divorced / Separated / LifePartner / Spousal Relationship
After choose above option fill more details
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Not married |
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Married |
Married Type: (Marital status is the legally defined marital state. There are several types of marital status: single, married, widowed, divorced separated and in certain cases, registered partnership) civil union Customary Union Religious Marriage
Date of marriage
Place of marriage
Do you have any custody or maintenance obligations in respect of children born from such marriages/ permanent legally recognised spousal relationship, including legally adopted children? Y N |
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Widowed |
Do you have any custody or maintenance obligations in respect of children born from such marriages/ permanent legally recognised spousal relationship, including legally adopted children? Y N |
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Divorced |
Have the divorce proceedings been instituted? Y N |
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Separated |
Date of separation
Do you have any custody or maintenance obligations in respect of children born from such marriages/ permanent legally recognised spousal relationship, including legally adopted children? Y N |
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Life Partner |
Marriage Type: Civil Union Customary Union Religious Marriage Permanent Heterosexual Permanent Homosexual
Y N If Yes fill details
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Spousal Relationship |
Marriage Type:Civil Union Customary Union Religious Marriage Permanent Heterosexual Permanent Homosexual
Date of legally recognised spousal relationship
Place of legally recognised spousal relationship
Do you have any custody or maintenance obligations in respect of children born from such marriages/ permanent legally recognised spousal relationships, including legally adopted children? Y N |
Note: Fill spouse details as well in upcoming steps if you choose Married/ Separated/ Life Partner/ Spousal Relationship. Like:-
Principal Applicant's Spouse / Partner
Spouse / Partner Present Physical Address Details
Spouse / Partner Parent Details - Parent A
Spouse / Partner Parent Details - Parent B
Principal Applicant's Parent Details - Parent A
Status:
Alive / Deceased / Unknown
If you choose one of the above option fill more details accordingly:-
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Alive: Given Names Surname Initials Date of Birth Country of Birth Nationality at Birth Present Nationality |
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Deceased: Given Names Surname Initials Date of Birth Country of Birth Nationality at Birth Nationality when Deceased
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Principal Applicant's Parent Details - Parent B
Status:
Alive / Deceased / Unknown
If you choose one of the above option fill more details accordingly:-
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Alive: Given Names Surname Initials Date of Birth Country of Birth Nationality at Birth Present Nationality |
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Deceased: Given Names Surname Initials Date of Birth Country of Birth Nationality at Birth Nationality when Deceased |
Details of The 5 Most Recent Visas Issued to You, Valid or Expired, In The Last 5 Years (Visas for the Republic of South Africa and Other Countries)
Do you have any visas issued to you (Valid or expired) in the last 5 years? Y / N
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(In case you select YES fill more details) Total number of other Visas held |
Do you hold the right of re-entry into your country of origin and/ or country of residence if this differs?
Y / N
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(In case you select NO fill more details)
Specify Present Status
Specify period:(Specify Period for which you stayed in that country) Days Weeks Months Years |
Details of Other Addresses Where You Have Lived Before / During the Last 10 Years Other than Your Current Address
Do you have other addresses where you have lived before during the last 10 years that are different to your current address? Y / N
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(In case you select YES fill more details) Total number of other addresses (Total Number of other addresses where you lived |
Asylum Seeker / Refugee Status
Have you ever applied for Asylum or Refugee status in the Republic of South Africa or any other country? Y / N
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(If YES fill more details) Issuing Country (Issuing Country of the asylum) |
Info: Refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. An asylum seeker is a person who flees their home country, enters another country and applies for asylum, i.e. the right to international protection, in this other country. An asylum seeker is a type of migrant and may be a refugee, a displaced person, but not an economic migrant. |
Do you currently hold an Asylum Seeker or Refugee Permit? Y / N
If YES fill more details
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(If YES fill more details) Asylum Seeker/ Refugee Permit Reference No.
Asylum Seeker/ Refugee Permit Issue Date
Asylum Seeker/ Refugee Permit Expiry Date |
Info: Refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. An asylum seeker is a person who flees their home country, enters another country and applies for asylum, i.e. the right to international protection, in this other country. An asylum seeker is a type of migrant and may be a refugee, a displaced person, but not an economic migrant. |
Contact Person in Your Country of Residence
Relationship: (Relationship to the contact person in your country)
Friend / Business Associate / Relative / Other
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If you choose Other provide details (Provide Details of the contact person) |
Title
Given Names(A given name (also known as a first name, forename or Christian name) is a part of a person's personal name. identify person, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have s common surname)
Surname(A sumame, family name, or last name is the portion of a personal name that indicates a person's family. Depending on the culture, all members of a family unit may have identical sumames)
Maiden Name(The original surname of a married woman who uses her husband's surname name after marriage) (Optional)
Any other former name (Former name refers to any surname (last name) you may have used in the past for any reason. It can also mean any first name and last name you may have used in the past) (Optional)
Address
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Country Code(Country code shot alphabetic or numeric geographical codes (geocodes) developed to represent countries and dependent areas, for use in data processing and communications, where you will be residing in South Africa)
Home Tel No. (A number assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a residence) that is used to call that phone)
Bus / Work Tel No. (A number assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a work) that is used to call that phone)
Cell No.(A number assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a mobile) that is used to call that phone)
Details Regarding Contact Persons in the Republic of South Africa
Do you have any contacts in the Republic of South Africa? Y / N
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If you choose YES provide number of contacts |
Intentions / Proposed Duration of Stay in the Republic of South Africa
Date of departure for The Republic of South Africa
Place of departure for The Republic of South Africa
Date of arrival in The Republic of South Africa
Place of arrival in The Republic of South Africa
Travelling by:
Air / Road / Rail / Sea / Carrier
Intended date of departure from The Republic of South Africa
What is your intended duration of stay in The Republic of South Africa?
Days
Weeks
Months
Years
Outline your proposed activities whilst in The Republic of South Africa, this may include the reasons for your application
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Financial Declaration
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Available funds (Foreign currency) Type/ Currency |
Info: Please select the country for your funds |
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Amount |
Info: Please enter the amount in the selected currency |
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South African Rand equivalent |
Info: Please enter the amount equivalent (amounting to South Africa). Please convert the amount to South African currency |
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Do you have a valid return ticket? Y / N
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(If YES fill more details) Reference/ Booking no (Valid Reference/Booking number of the return ticket) Date of Departure (Date of departure of the return ticket) |
Employment Record of Applicant
Have you been employed or are you currently employed? (Are you/have you been working for a certain company) Y / N
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(If YES fill more details) Name of Employer Address |
Security / Health Questionnaire
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(If you choose YES for below questions fill more details:) Furnish full particulars |
Have you ever been refused entry into or deported from the Republic of South Africa?
Y / N
Have you or any of your dependents accompanying you ever been convicted of any crime in any country? Y / N
Is a criminal / civil case pending against you or any of your dependents accompanying you in any country? Y / N
Are you or any of your dependents suffering from tuberculosis, any other infectious or contagious disease or any mental or physical deficiency? Y / N
Are you an un-rehabilitated insolvent? (Are you limited to contractual capacity due to have been declared insolvent by competent court) Y / N
Have you ever been judicially declared incompetent? Y / N
Are you a member of or adherent to an association or organisation advocating the practice of social violence or racial hatred? Y / N
Any additional information you wish to bring to the department's attention in regards to your application? (Optional)
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Application for Waiver of Prescribed Requirements (Section 31(2)(c) and regulation 29)
Please state the sections of the regulation that must be waived:
Info: Please state the section of the Regulation that must be waived
Declaration
I/ We the undersigned, declare that the details reflected in this application are true and correct and that it is my/ our intention to reside/ work in the Republic of South Africa. I undertake to inform The Department of Home Affairs of any changes of address whilst the application is being processed, with the understanding that in the event of failure to do so The Department of Home Affairs will not be responsible for any breakdown in communication. I/ we, furthermore, undertake to inform The Department of Home Affairs of any change in relevant information or circumstances that could influence the outcome of this application.
NOTE: Any incorrect or misleading information or false documents furnished in support of this application may result in the application being rejected or if discovered after the issuing of the eVisa the applicant shall not be allowed to sojourn in the Republic of South Africa.
I declare that I have read and understand the declaration and accept the terms and conditions
When you apply using the ePermit site, you will be required to upload documents to ensure that you meet our requirements.
Accepted file formats you can upload are: bmp, .doc, .docx, .emf, .exif, .gif, .icon, .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, .png, .ppt, .pptx, .rtf, .tiff, .txt, .wmf, .xls, xlsx
Applicant Name: (Reference Number: EPS-L7Y)
Required Documents
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Proof of sufficient financial means/net worth/monthly payments received |
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Purpose and duration of visit |
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Valid Passport |
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Additional supporting documents in support of visa application |
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Adoption Order |
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Affidavit if spousal relationship with a South African Citizen or Residents |
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The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship.
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Contact Details of Parents / Legal Guardian |
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Copies of all termporary permits in passport |
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Court Order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights |
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Court Order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights where applicable
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Guardian confirmation of responsibility letter |
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A confirmatory letter from that guardian who has accepted to act as such learner's guardian |
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ID Document / Valid passport - Permanent resident of a person receiving a child |
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A copy of the identity document or valid passport and visa or permanent residence permit of the person who is to receive the child in the Republic |
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Letter from organization hosting activity or event |
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Where the application is for the attendance of an activity or event, include a letter from the organisation under whose control the activity or event will take place, confirming such attendance and whether or not the foreigner will be remunerated, and if remunerated, the amount of the remuneration.
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Medical Cover Proof |
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Medical Report |
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Medical report on prescribed form. The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time of application. |
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Proof of address and contact number of adult residing in the republic |
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If Study Visa, Proof of physical address and contact number of the adult person residing in the Republic, who is acting or has accepted to act as such learner's guardian, including a confirmatory letter from that guardian. If Visitors Visa a letter from the person who is to receive the child in the Republic, containing his or her residential address in the Republic where the child will be residing
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Radiological Report |
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Radiological report on prescribed form (chest X-ray). Radiological report is not required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or a pregnant woman. The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time of application. |
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Yellow Fever Vaccination |
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A yellow fever vaccination certificate if that person travelled or intends travelling from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic area: (Provided that the certificate shall not be required where that person travelled or intends travelling in direct transit through such area) |
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Payment is required before the application can be finalised. Partial payments cannot be accepted.
All payments will be in South African currency (ZAR). Should you require an estimate, please click here to be redirected to a currency converting calculator.
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