concordira
Russian expat in South Africa
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Russian
Lives in Cape Town
Registration: 10 January 2012
Bike license and Gun license
You can use your Czech license if it's INTERNATIONAL. You can really exchange it for a local license unleaa you have a PR. He is thinking about getting a firearm license here in Czech Republic, will it be valid in S.A?I'm 99% sure it'll not be ... Read More
application for the Spousal permit (Bi-1738) by bugzrock
Hi I am a SA citizen and my foreign wife and I, got married and registered by a marriage officer 4 weeks ago. I have submitted the docs at DHA for capturing but its still appearing "single" on the website. Her Tourist Visa is due to expire in July ...
I think you should go to HA and apply for her spousal permit with the marriage certificate you received from an officer. I'm not sure if I understood you correctly but here is my story. Me and my husband were married by a marriage officer too and ... Read More
Applying for a life partner visa while on a tourist permit? by elephants
Hello, I have been reading through the South African Department of Home Affairs website along with any material I can find regarding SA life partner visas on the web and I'm finding that a lot of the information is more confusing than anything else ...
Silvana, you're absolutely right! But the elephants' story doesn't provide any details about this. We don't know for how long they've been together and if they have any proof of the relationship. But I replied it's possible to apply for a LLP while ... Read More
Applying for a life partner visa while on a tourist permit? by elephants
Hello, I have been reading through the South African Department of Home Affairs website along with any material I can find regarding SA life partner visas on the web and I'm finding that a lot of the information is more confusing than anything else ...
Hello, elephants! Yes, you can apply for a LLP permit during your stay here in SA but you need to hurry up then because that should be done not later then 30 days prior to your visa expiration date. 2. What is the paperwork involved for obtaining ... Read More
Endorsement to spousal permit
If I'm not mistaken you should fill in a B-1740 form which is for changing condition of existing permit. Read More
How to apply for a spousal permit? by concordira
Hello to everybody! I have a question to ask... I've searched in the Net and got really confused after reading some of topics on applying for a spousal or relative's permit. I'm in SA on a visitor's visa (intended marriage) which expires on the 17th ...
Yep, my first post was a year ago so I figured out what's going on by now. I just have to repeat that I find this mess with permits' names very confusing. I mean everyone says a "spousal" or "LLP" instead of a relative's or a visitor's permit ... Read More
How to apply for a spousal permit? by concordira
Hello to everybody! I have a question to ask... I've searched in the Net and got really confused after reading some of topics on applying for a spousal or relative's permit. I'm in SA on a visitor's visa (intended marriage) which expires on the 17th ...
Hello, rtheman! I'll try to answer all your questions. Since you've been married for more than 5 years you can actually apply for a PERMANENT residency (PR). But I think they don't issue PRs outside of SA so you'll have to do it after you arrive to ... Read More
Advice please by gr3gster
I am from South Africa; I would like advice on how my girlfriend from the Ukraine can move over to South Africa permanently or maybe for tow years . We know each other for a few months now just over the net and we would like a two year temporary ...
I agree with both Sarahk and Phil. Looks like the only way for you to bring your GF to SA is to apply for a tourist visa and then for a LLP (of course if you'll manage to get all the necessary documents). I mean if you check all the existing ... Read More
Visa help please! LPP/Spouse visa by BokkieJess
Hi everyone, I am looking for some information about a visa, if you are able to help me. I'm sorry if this has already been answered before, but i can't seem to get a straight answer anywhere, even HA! My situation: my boyfriend (a South African ...
The LPP is a type of Relative's Permit. The Spousal Permit is also a type of Relative's Permit. There is no difference in what you are allowed to do in South Africa. Just some other differences and also in the ease of obtaining the permit.May I ask ... Read More
Can you validate this budget
I would say that R150 for water is way too low. Count on between R700 and R1000 if you are living in a house. Electricity might also be too low, budget on R2,500.I'm not sure what you do in your house to pay that amount of money!!! We live in a ... Read More
SA Law- applying for a work permit while in SA on a tourist visa
Jessica, I think it depends on where you come from. I mean those reports must be in English. The other things is how much you pay in your home country. So basically if you're from the UK or USA you can make it in your home country but on the other ... Read More
Life Partner Permit renewal by katec1602
I need to renew my life partner permit which expires in Feb 2013. I called HA and they are as useless as ever with their information. What do I need to submit along with the BI-1739 form? I am really hoping it is not all of the same information as ...
Hi! Since you got married you can apply for a spousal or a relative's permit. The documents you need to bring to HA are: 1) your marriage certificate; 2) medical and X-ray certificates; 3) police clearance reports from both your native country ... Read More
Anyone from Canada in CT by Sylvain LG
Hello, I am a Canadian citizen from Montreal currently working in Cape Town. Anyone from Montreal out there? Is there a place in Cape Town where we can watch a hockey game??
Haha - no hockey to watch here - going to have to watch on satellite.That what I hoped for - satellite TV. I guess ESPN shows some NFL games but I was so diappointed when they didn't show this year ice hockey championship :( Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
Yes, unfortunately I'll have to apply for a new permit when I find a job and that's a pain in the ass... You're lucky you won't have to do it because since I understood you correct you'll be together with your BF for 5 years in a year time. That ... Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
Sarahk, I'm sorry if I sounded rude or so... I think there's no point to dispute that cause we can't talk in person. Of course I didn't study law either but I've studied so many websites and learnt so much information about it. Basically I told you ... Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
Sarahk really can I go out and then came back without problems? I'm not planning to work, I'd like to find a course or something else. But we'll see! Thanks for all the information! :)Criv, I'm pretty sure you can go out and came in without any ... Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
Criv,isn't it easier for you to get married in the USA so you can apply for an accompanying spousal permit straight away in the States? Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
Sarahk, what you say it's not exactly true! I've read another post of yours where you state that a spousal, relative's and LLP are the same permits. But they're not. Ask any lawyer and they'll tell you!!! These permits are even regulated by ... Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
I ask to Italian Ambassy and they send me all the documents for visa spouse. I don't know if this is connect to the fact we want to getting married in South Africa. I re-write to them..I'm waiting for news!I don't really get it... What does it have ... Read More
Spouse Visa by criv
Good morning, My fianc猫 is Italian but he got green card and he's going to Cape Town for work. He's my boyfriend since 4 year ago. I ask for some information about a Visa for me and Ambassy suggest me to apply for Spouse Visa. I've would like to ...
I think it's better for you to contact the embassy in the States because I'm not sure anybody will be able to give you 100% correct advise. First of all you can't get a spousal visa since you're not married. If your BF were a South African citizen ... Read More
Russian/Ukrainian girls in Boksburg/Johannesburg area???? by inna_sa
I am Ukrainian living in Boksburg area and missing communication with people from my homeland :) Would be nice to meet someone in the area of Boksburg or Johannesburg for friendship :)
Inna, unfortunately I live in CP so we won't be able to meet you but I understand your problem. I'd recommend you to look for friends on Russian-speaking forum about SA which is talk.yuar.ru or to check a group of Russians in SA on "Odnoklassniki" ... Read More
Supporting documents for Visa by sjooste
Hi All, I am a British citizen and married my South African Husband in March. I have been to South africa house to ask about supporting documents for my application to move to South Africa with him. I have been told that I need: Marriage ...
I have been told that I need: Marriage Certificate Police clearance certificate Radiological Report Medical Report My passport My husbands passport and ID book A letter of support from my husband His/My bank statements from the past 3 months Do I ... Read More
immigration visa
Yes, you need a spousal permit (temporary or permanent depending on how long you've been married) Read More
Life Partner permit questions/clarity by KelvinT
Hi guys I'm from New Zealand and my girlfriend is a South African, she has recently moved back to South Africa and I want to join her so we are looking at applying for a Life partner permit. I just have a few questions regarding the application and ...
1)Produce proof of Partner of the sponsoring citizen or resident - How would I go about doing that? 2)Medical and radiological reports in respect of each applicant. Radiological reports will not be required from children under the age of 12 and ... Read More
LPP Can I apply in South Africa? by saucyonion
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me? I am very confused with this whole business of applying for a life partner visa!! I am originally from the UK and have a South African partner. I am over in South Africa on a tourist visa at the moment ...
1. Me and my boyfriend have been together for 5 years, so does this mean I would fill out a temporary residence permit (BI-1738) form or a permament residence form? As I read somewhere that if the relationship is longer than 5 years I would apply ... Read More
life partner visa by nel9
Hey, I noticed that there are some posts for this topic but haven't found out if one can leave South Africa while the visa application is pending. I'm planning to move there in June 2012 and I'm going for a visit in March and was thinking about ...
im married with a soutafrican, my marriage is islamic, is not legal for Home affairs, can i apply for life partner if i have a son de 5 years, and have his custody absolute?? or he need other visa? i have proofs, pictures, letters, bank account, ... Read More
life partner visa by nel9
Hey, I noticed that there are some posts for this topic but haven't found out if one can leave South Africa while the visa application is pending. I'm planning to move there in June 2012 and I'm going for a visit in March and was thinking about ...
Another question: has the new bill come into effect and would that mean that I cannot apply from South Africa when I'm there for a visit? So I would have to apply from London and wait till the visa is granted before I can move there..? I was just ... Read More
Need a straight answer - Spousal Visa by matflat
Hi, I'm new here and have been looking around the internet and have spoken to many people and departments but it is like banging my head against a brick wall. We have the following scenario to navigate around. My wife is south african and we have ...
Can you imagine how cool it'd be if we could get a piece of reliable information straight from the Home Affairs? Or at least its web site? Dream on :) Read More
Need a straight answer - Spousal Visa by matflat
Hi, I'm new here and have been looking around the internet and have spoken to many people and departments but it is like banging my head against a brick wall. We have the following scenario to navigate around. My wife is south african and we have ...
Just remember that you can only apply fpr PR when you have lived legally in SA for at least 5 years.Sarahk, you're not right in this case! Mat can apply for a spousal PR since he's been married to a SA citizen for over 5 years. You can check it ... Read More
Need a straight answer - Spousal Visa by matflat
Hi, I'm new here and have been looking around the internet and have spoken to many people and departments but it is like banging my head against a brick wall. We have the following scenario to navigate around. My wife is south african and we have ...
Isn't the problem still that PR takes forever and you still have apply for Temp anyway? Every department I have spoken to said to get Temp then do PR as PR takes the best part of eternity to get done. I do have another question regarding my son - ... Read More
Need a straight answer - Spousal Visa by matflat
Hi, I'm new here and have been looking around the internet and have spoken to many people and departments but it is like banging my head against a brick wall. We have the following scenario to navigate around. My wife is south african and we have ...
From the info I have researched and the comments on here and other forums I need to do the following: 5) Temporary Residence Form BI-1783. 7) 3 months back statements. 8) Several proofs of cohabitation [council tax letters etc].Hi, Mat. Since ... Read More
Immigration Amendment Act? - LPP Netherlands - South Africa by Lindsey.dV
Hallo everyone, :) I have read different stories on this forum about the immigration amendment act having changed in June 2011. And my first question concerning the Life Partner Permit was the following; - Before it was possible to apply for the ...
Hi Sarah, Imagine you applied for an LPP WITHOUT a work endorsement/job offer, and it was issued to you after 6months (I heard it can take 2-8months in SA!) and you were to find a job while you were on your LPP, meaning; you'd have to apply all ... Read More
How to apply for a spousal permit? by concordira
Hello to everybody! I have a question to ask... I've searched in the Net and got really confused after reading some of topics on applying for a spousal or relative's permit. I'm in SA on a visitor's visa (intended marriage) which expires on the 17th ...
We dont really waste our time but we had to wait till my husband's status was changed to "married" (we got married 10 days ago only). So now the plan is to go to HA either on Friday or the next week. I hope they'll submit my application... You say ... Read More
How to apply for a spousal permit? by concordira
Hello to everybody! I have a question to ask... I've searched in the Net and got really confused after reading some of topics on applying for a spousal or relative's permit. I'm in SA on a visitor's visa (intended marriage) which expires on the 17th ...
Thank you, Armand, for a link. Honestly I've read the information of that web site before but basically they dont tell you how to apply for a spousal permit myself. Sure they can help if I pay :) It's not like I'm such a miser but my Internet ... Read More
How to apply for a spousal permit?
Hello to everybody! I have a question to ask... I've searched in the Net and got really confused after reading some of topics on applying for a spousal or relative's permit. I'm in SA on a visitor's visa (intended marriage) which expires on the 17th ... Read More