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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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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

EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS WORK PERMITS

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.

Processing Fee: £125.00

Turn Around Time: 30 Working Days

Exceptional skills permit is issued to a foreigner who possesses exceptional skills or qualification in his or her field of specialization.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2 Passport photographs.
Passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended visit.
Medical report.
Radiological report.
Full birth certificate in respect of each dependent child.
Marriage certificate or in a case of foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable).
Affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship.
Proof of union recognized in terms of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998 (Act No. 12 of 1998), where applicable.
Written consent from both parents or sole custody parent where applicable with proof of sole custody.
Proof of legal adoption (Where applicable)
Legal separation order (Where applicable)
Police clearance certificates in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer.
Vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Prescribed Form.
Comprehensive curriculum vitae together with testimonials from previous employers.
Letter from foreign or South African organ of state, or from an established South African academic, cultural or business body, confirming the applicant’s exceptional skills or qualifications.
Proof to substantiate exceptional skills or qualifications such as publications and testimonials.
Letter of motivation indicating that the exceptional skills possessed by the applicant will be to benefit of the South African environment in which he or she intends to operate.
Prepaid Self Addressed Special Delivery Envelope.

Documents
- Temporary Residence Permit
- Please see attachment (contained within the Temporary Residence Permit) in respect of medical, radiological and police report.