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Visas
	Who needs a Visa?
	Visitor's Visa.
	Transit Visa.
	Volunteer Visa.
	Research Visa.
	Visa Requirements UK Citizens.
	Application for a Visa by Spouse or Dependant Child.

Various Permits
	Work Permit.
	General Work Permit.
	Exceptional Skills Work Permit.
	Intra - Company Transfer Work Permit.
	Corporate Permit.
	Study Permit.
	Business Permit.
	Medical Treatment Permit.
	Retired Person's Permit.
	Treaty Permit.
	Relative Permit.

Residence Permit
	Residence Permit.
	Temporary Residence Permit.

Exchange Permits
	In respect of an organ of state in conjunction with a foreign learning institution on an organ of a foreign state organizing or administering the exchange program.
	Exchange permit (in respect of gap students & students having to undergo experiential training to meet course requirement)

Foreign Citizens

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PERMANENT RESIDENCE.

APPOINTMENT LINE NUMBERS

South African Citizens

Appointment line for Passports (Child passports applications MUST be made by post ONLY), Birth Registrations, Retention of RSA Citizenship and Exemption from Loss of RSA Citizenship is 09065 540 799.
(South African citizens who want to apply by POST are free to come to the office Monday to Friday between 3 PM & 4 PM to be assisted with the taking of fingerprints)

Foreign Citizens

Appointment line for visas & temporary residence permits is 09065 540 798.

:: Calls cost £1 / min from BT Landlines. Other networks may vary ::

PLEASE NOTE: Administrative Fines & Security Deposits are still by post only

PLEASE NOTE
1.	No flight arrangements have to be made until the processing officer has informed you of the likelihood of the permit being issued to you.
2.	All payment must be in a form of money order or bank certified check.
3.	All applicants must provide their e – mail addresses so that they can be informed of the status of their applications.
4.	Incomplete applications will not be considered.
5.	No calls should be made to the office until the application has passed stated turn around time.
6.	All applications must be sent to the office by special delivery envelopes.

Contact Details

Our Physical address is:

15 Whitehall, London,SW1A 2DD.
Click here for directions, bus and tube routes.

Our full postal address is:

South African High Commission,
Home Affairs, Consular Section,
15 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD.

Telephone No:
020 7925 8900
020 7925 8901
020 7925 8910

Fax No:
020 79258930
020 79258931
020 79258932

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THIS PERMIT?

All foreigners who wish to permanently reside in South Africa who qualify by virtue of complying with all necessary requirements

WHAT TO SUBMIT

See form 18.
Also see extract of Regulation 22 and 23 of the immigration regulations

FEES

The prescribed fee is £125-00. Only cheques, cash or postal orders are acceptable. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to South African High Commission. Visa fees are subject to change on the 1st April every year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Once clients have decided to apply for Permanent Residence, they should please contact our office to make an appointment to lodge their application and attend an interview.
Please be aware that we are unable to accept incomplete applications and clients are therefore advised to submit all the requested documents/requirements at the time of lodging your application.
The various categories in which one may apply for permanent residence is clearly indicated on application form 18.
It is not the Departments responsibility to choose a category for prospective applicants. It is ultimately the client's choice to make.
We are not able to attend to e-mails or postal correspondence if the information is already presented in this forum. Please therefore read the information carefully before e mailing or writing to us.

Forms to be downloaded:

form 18.
Regulation 22 and 23