Family in SA
Permanent Residence (Direct Residence): SPOUSE
The foreign national applicant is the spouse of a SA citizen or permanent resident provided that:The Department of Home Affairs is satisfied that a good faith spousal relationship exists; and
Such permit is conditional that it shall lapse if at any time within three (3) years.
This category of permit may be issued to a foreign national who is a
member of the immediate family of a South African citizen or permanent
resident, provided that the South African citizen or permanent resident
provides the prescribed financial assurances.
Temporary Residence: RELATIVES PERMIT
In terms of the Regulation the “financial assurance” referred to shall be the following:
- Certification by a Chartered Accountant confirming the sponsors and/or the joint means of support of the sponsor and the applicant are sufficient for the duration of the permit.
- The minimum requirement in monetary terms shall be ZAR 5000.00 per month per person. This shall however not apply in the case of a spouse or a dependant minor child.
Note: The period of validity of a relatives permit shall be twenty-four (24) months.
Other Restrictions for Relatives Permit:
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