Relative’s Visa

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

Overview

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

Eligibility

Dependent Children

Children of the principal applicant may be included on a Relative’s Visa, allowing the whole family to live together in South Africa.

Direct Family Members

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

Financial Requirements

The South African citizen or permanent resident must provide sufficient financial assurance to the Department of Home Affairs to confirm that he or she can financially sustain the foreign national for the duration of the Visa.

Visa Validity And Renewal

A Relative’s Visa is issued for a period of up to 2 (two) years and may be renewed in country.

It is important to note that although a Relative’s Visa can be applied for in South Africa, the application must be submitted at least 60 (sixty) days before the foreign national’s current visa or port of entry stamp expires.

In cases where the foreign national has received a port of entry stamp/ visa that is valid for 30 days, the Relative’s Visa must be submitted at least 7 (seven) working days before the port of entry stamp/visa expires.

Work, Study And Business Restrictions

A Relative’s Visa does not permit you to conduct work, study, or business-related activities whilst in South Africa.

Therefore, should you wish to work, study, or have business authorisation included on your visa, you will be required to apply for a Visitor’s Visa in terms of section 11(6) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002).

Work Authorisation

You will need a valid contract of employment from a South African based employer.

Business Authorisation

You will need proof that a suitable business structure is in place and that the business is registered for tax.

Path To Permanent Residence

Under the first step of kinship (your spouse/life partner) you will be able to apply for Permanent Residence, if you have been in a relationship with a South African citizen for at least 5 (five) years. Additionally, parents and dependant children are also eligible to apply for Permanent Residence in terms of section 27(g).

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a South African Relative’s Visa?

A Relative’s Visa allows direct family members of a South African citizen or permanent resident to legally reside in South Africa.

2. Who qualifies for a Relative’s Visa?

You qualify for a Relative’s Visa if you are an immediate family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident.

3. What documents are required?

Valid passport,

Proof of relationship to the South African citizen or permanent resident,

Identification documents,

Financial assurance documents, and

Supporting documents for dependent children applying with you.

4. Can I work on a Relative’s Visa?

A Relative’s Visa does not permit you to conduct work related activities whilst in South Africa.

Should you wish to work in South Africa, you will be required to apply for a Visitor’s Visa in terms of section 11(6) with work authorisation.

5. How long is a Relative’s Visa valid?

A Relative’s Visa is issued for a period of up to 2 (two) years and can be renewed in country.

6. Can children be included?

Children of the principal applicant may also be included on a Relative’s Visa, allowing the whole family to live together in South Africa.

7. Can I study on a Relative’s Visa?

A Relative’s Visa does not permit you to conduct study-related activities whilst in South Africa.

8. Can I apply from within South Africa?

In cases where the foreign national has received a port of entry stamp/ visa that is valid for 30 (thirty) days, the Relative’s Visa must be submitted at least 7 (seven) working days before the port of entry stamp/ visa expires.

9. What if my application is rejected?

Should your application be rejected, you are entitled to submit an appeal application to the Department of Home Affairs within 10 (ten) working days of receipt.

10. Can the Relative’s Visa lead to permanent residence?

Under the first step of kinship, you will be able to apply for Permanent Residence.

CONTACT US

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RNW - What visa do you currently hold?(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)

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

CS - What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

CS - What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

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

CS - 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

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

CS - What position have you been offered(Required)

CS - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

GWV - What is your highest level of education?(Required)

GWV - Have you received an Offer of Employment(Required)

GWV - What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

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

GWV - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RV - Are you currently residing in South Africa?(Required)

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

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

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

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

RPV - Do you have a net worth of at least R1.8 million?(Required)

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

RPV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

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

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

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

VV - What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

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

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

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

What is the expiry date of your current Intra Company Transfer Work Visa?(Required)

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

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

PR - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

PR_CS - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

PR_GWV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_GWV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

PR_ICT - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_ICT - Have you been offered Permanent employment by a South African employer?(Required)

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

PR_RV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_RV - Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?(Required)

PR_RV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_RPV - Do you receive an irrevocable income of at least R37,000 per month (Rental income, dividends, interest, pension, ect )(Required)

PR_RPV - Do you have a net worth of at least ZAR 1,8 million(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

RV - What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

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

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

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

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

RPV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

PR - Do you have direct family members that are South African Citizens or Permanent Residence holders?(Required)

BV - Do you intend to establish or invest in a business in South Africa?(Required)

What type of business do you intend to operate or invest in?(Required)

BV - Are you able to invest a minimum of R5 million into the South African economy?(Required)

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