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🇿🇦 South Africa

Relative's Visa

For immediate family members of South African citizens or permanent residents including spouses, life partners, parents, siblings, and dependent children. Valid up to 24 months, renewable. Spouses and civil partners do not need to meet 2-year cohabitation requirement. Life partners must prove 2 years cohabitation and shared finances. Financial requirement of ZAR 8,500/month per sponsored relative (waived for spouse and minor children). Spouses can apply for permanent residence after 5 years of legal marriage. Processing typically 4-8 weeks.

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Processing Time

4-8 weeks

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Cost

Free for spouse/dependents of citizens; ZAR 680 for others + VFS fee ZAR 1,550

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Duration

Up to 24 months

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Work Rights

Varies - spouses of citizens can work

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Renewability

Renewable

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Proof of family relationship
  • 2Affidavit of relationship (spouse)
  • 3Proof of cohabitation (life partners - 2 years)
  • 4Financial means of sponsor (ZAR 8,500/month per relative)
  • 5Birth certificates (authenticated)
  • 6Police clearance certificate

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