International students that want to have South African permanent residence are to obtain a study visa after being admitted into a South African University. The visa will serve as the official permission by the government for the student to reside in South Africa.
To obtain a South African visa, you will have to apply to the nearest South African Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your Home country. The application process can take up to eight weeks, students are advised to start the visa application immediately after they gain admission into a South Africa University.
This post will focus on all that you need for the South Africa Study visa which is below;
Required Documents for Student Visas in South Africa
- A valid passport
- Payment proof
- A South African university admission acceptance
- Confirmation of registration
- A Police Clearance Certificate is issued to the security authority in the country the applicant is applying from
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if the student has or intends to travel through a yellow fever endemic area
- Proof of access to the necessary financial
- Proof of medical coverage
- Marital status documents (if applicable)
The above documents are what you will need to get a study visa in South Africa.
Visa Application for Family Members
Applicants that have successfully gotten a study visa can go to South Africa with their spouse and independent children for the applicants’ study years. A family visa can only be valid for three years and the holder of such a visa cannot work in South Africa.
Working While Studying
International students can work together with their studies in South Africa for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
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