RELATIVES / SPOUSAL VISA

As a foreign national and a relative of a South African citizen or a permanent resident, you could qualify for a Relative’s Visa to reside in South Africa.

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WHAT IS A RELATIVE’S VISA?

A Relative’s visa is intended for applicants who are immediate family members of a South African citizen or permanent resident.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR A RELATIVE’S VISA?

The South African relative to give sufficient financial assurance to the Department of Home Affairs that he or she can financially sustain the foreign relative for the duration of the visa.

FOR HOW LONG A RELATIVES VISA VALID?

A Relative’s visa is issued for a period of 2 years and may be renewed in country. Previously, the visa application was initially required to be submitted abroad within the foreign national’s home country /country of temporary residence. This added severe strain on families to such an extent that the Constitutional Court handed down a Directive that now allows foreign nationals of South African Citizens or Permanent Residence holders to apply for their Relative’s Visa from within South Africa whilst holding a Visitor’s visa 11(1).

CAN I WORK, STUDY OR RUN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH AFRICA WHILE ON A RELATIVE’S VISA?

When on a Relative’s visa you may only work, run a business or study with an endorsement/authorisation on your visa. These endorsements are:

Study endorsement– You will need an acceptance letter from the appropriate learning institution.
Work endorsement – You will need a valid contract of employment.
To set up and run a business endorsement– You will need proof that a suitable business structure is in place and that the business is registered for tax.

CAN I QUALIFY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY?

Under the first step of kinship (your spouse/life partner) you will be able to apply for permanent residency, if you have been in a relationship with a South African citizen for 5 years or more.

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Full Name(Required)

Contact Number

Email(Required)

Please select the visa category you require assistance with:(Required)

How old is the child?(Required)

Does the child's parent/ guardian have valid status within South Africa?(Required)

What is your marital status?(Required)

What is the status of your spouse?(Required)

What is the number of foreign nationals you are looking to employ?(Required)

Do you currently have a formal offer of employment from a registered South African company?(Required)

What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

In which country did you complete your highest qualification(Required)

What position have you been offered(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

In order to qualify for a General Work Visa, you must have an offer of employment from a South African employer. What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

How many years of work experience do you have?(Required)

Is your prospective employer a member of the Trusted Employer Scheme?(Required)

* Trusted Employers who have received this status form the DHA often meet the following criteria: - Have invested more than R100 million into the South African Economy - Employ more than 150 staff

Are you proficient in one of South Africa's 11 official languages?(Required)

What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

Are you currently employed by a foreign entity outside of South Africa?(Required)

Do you earn an annual salary exceeding R650,000? (UDS $37,000 / EUR 33,000)(Required)

What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

What is you intended duration of stay in South Africa?(Required)

Do you have a monthly irrevocable income of at least R37,000?(Required)

Do you have a net worth of at least R2.4 million?(Required)

Do you intend on working part time or conducting business while in South Africa?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the duration of your assignment in South Africa?(Required)

Does your current employer support your work in South Africa?(Required)

Are you being sent on a secondment or assignment to South Africa?(Required)

Have you been employed in your current position for longer than 6 months?(Required)

Do you have an enrollment letter from a recognized learning institution?(Required)

What is the expected duration of your secondment/ assignment?(Required)

What level of education will you be completing in South Africa?(Required)

What visa do you currently hold?(Required)

Please specify other(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current visa(Required)

What Visa do you currently hold for South Africa?(Required)

Have you received a permanent offer of employment?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current General Work Visa?(Required)