Visa & Permit Services
| Our Service to You | Description |
|---|---|
| Visa/Permit application follow up | We can help you track your application and contact the Department to establish the status of your application. |
| Appeal | If your application was rejected and you wish to appeal it in order to obtain a new result |
| Waiver | If you cannot meet certain requirements and have very good cause, you can apply to waive the requirement (for example to change visa status in RSA). This is not a visa application and processing time is dependent on good cause, regulation to be waived, etc. |
| Rectification | If there is a mistake on your visa you wish for the Department to fix. |
| Visa Transfer | If you have a new passport and wish to have a valid visa transferred into it. |
| Determination of Citizenship | If you were once a citizen of South Africa and wish to determine if you still are. |
| Citizenship through Naturalisation | If you have had permanent residence in South Africa for 10 years and have not left the country for more than 90 days per year, you qualify to apply for citizenship. |
| Foreign Birth Registration | If you were born in a foreign country when your parent(s) are/were South African Citizens |
| Proof of PR | If you need to obtain proof that you are still a permanent resident. |
| International Visa | If you wish to apply for a visa to travel to a foreign country |
| Legalisation | If your temporary visa has expired and you wish to apply for a new visa |
| RSA Police Clearance | We can assist with the couriering of your application to ensure the correct and timely issue of the certificate |
| Sworn Translations | We can assist in obtaining Sworn translations from any language to English |
| Medical Insurance | We can assist with short term Medical Insurance applications with Momentum for students who wish to study in South Africa |
| Department of Labour | If you wish to obtain a general work permit, depending on your qualifications and your employer, we can assist with obtaining endorsement from DoL. |
Visa Types we will help you with
| Temporary Visa Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visitor Visa | short stay | You can apply to renew you visitor visa for up to 90 days. You can apply to change this visa for a long term visitor visa. |
| Long Term Visitor Visa | up to 3 yrs | You can apply for a 3 year visitor visa depending on your prescribed activities (please enquire) or if you are a foreign spouse or minor child of someone with a valid long term visa. |
| Study Visa | duration of studies | You can apply to renew a study visa or change the study institution on your visa. |
| Spousal Visitor Visa |
2 yrs | A spousal visitor visa allows you to work, study or conduct your own business while you reside with your South African spouse/life partner. Proof of 2 years relationship is required for a 2 year visa and 5 years for permanent residence. |
| Relative Visa | 2 yrs | A relative visa allows you to reside with your South African parent, sibling, spouse or life partner but you are not allowed to work, study or conduct your own business. |
| Own Business Permit | 5 yrs | You can apply for a Business Permit if you want to establish or invest in a business in RSA. You need to show a minimum capital of R5 million. Please note there are certain undesirable businesses that DHA will not issue permits for. |
| Medical Permit | 6 mnths | You can apply for this visa if you have very good recommendation from your doctor that you are unable to travel and that you are receiving treatment. |
| Critical Skills Visa | 1-5 yrs | There is a range of critical skills that South Africa needs from foreigners. Based on your qualifications and field, you may qualify for this 5 year visa and once you obtain it you may apply for permanent residence immediately. |
| General Work Permit | 5 yrs | For all other general employment purposes you need to obtain approval from the Department of Labour first. |
| Retirement Permit | 4 yrs | You can apply for this visa if you can prove that you meet the financial requirement of a minimum income of R37 000 per month from pension, investments or retirement annuities. |
Contact us for more information re costs and processing times and whether you can apply in SA or not.