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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

MEDICAL TREATMENT 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.

Medical treatment permit is issued to foreigners going to undergo medical treatment in South Africa.

Processing Fee: £35.00

Turn Around Time: 30 Working Days

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

2 Passport photographs.
Prescribed Form.
A letter from the applicant's medical practitioner or medical institution, indicating the reasons/necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in SA;
Details of the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees, if any. Should the applicant's medical scheme or employer not be liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover must be submitted.
Particulars of persons accompanying such permit holder.
Prepaid Self Addressed Special Delivery Envelop

Documents

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