ACCOMPANYING MINOR VISA

Children accompanying their parent on temporary residence visa are required to obtain a Visitor’s visa in terms of section 11(1)(b)(iv) of the Immigration Act of 2002, as amended.

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WHAT IS AN ACCOMPANYING MINOR VISA?

This visa allows the child to lawfully reside with the parent while the parent is on a work assignment, retired or any other visa in South Africa. These visas are generally valid for a period of 2 – 3 years or the period corresponding with the main applicant’s visa.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR AN ACCOMPANYING MINOR VISA?

You need to be a biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant or temporary residence visa holder.

As the child of a South African temporary residence visa (Work visa, Retired person visa etc) holder you are required by law to apply for a Visitor’s visa in terms of section 11(1) b (iv) of the Immigration Act of 2002, as amended

This visa allows you to lawfully reside with your parent while he/she is on a work assignment or retired in South Africa. This visa does not allow you to work, study or conduct a business in South Africa.

CAN I STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA WHILE ON AN ACCOMPANYING MINOR VISA?

Children under the age of 7 who are not considered to be of school going age, can go to kinder garden/ preparatory schools using the Accompanying minor visa as per the South African Immigration Act.

Children from the age of 7 will need to apply for Study visa to allow them to study in South Africa.

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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)