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Contact Details 

Physical address:

15 Whitehall, London,SW1A 2DD.
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Postal address:

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

Telephone No:
0207 925 8900

Fax No:
020 7839 5198

APPLICATION FOR A VISA BY SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT CHILD

From 1 September 2009 South Africans will no longer need an appointment to apply for passport and related services rendered by the Consular Section. The Consular Section dealing with South African passport holders have relocated to 15 Whitehall.

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

The Visa Section is now located at 15 Whitehall and not anymore at South Africa House. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 08h30 - 10h30. Visitation is by appointment only. Appointment line number is 09065540798.

OPENING & CLOSING OF OFFICE

The office dealing with South African passport holders will be opened from 08:45 AM to 12:45 PM Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

COLLECTION OF ISSUED DOCUMENTS

Collection of issued documents for South African passport holders will be from 08:45 - 12:45 Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

TELEPHONIC ENQUIRIES ON SERVICES RENDERED BY THE OFFICE

Due to refurbishing there is only one telephone line available, the number is 0207 925 8900. We apologize for the inconvenience

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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.

 

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THIS VISA?

Spouses and dependent minor children of persons who have or who intend to submit an application for :

  • Visitor’s permit

  • Study permit

  • Treaty permit

  • Business permit

  • Medical treatment permit

  • Work permits

  • Exchange permit

WHAT TO SUBMIT

  • Form to be fully completed in black ink.

  • Two passport size photographs.

  • A valid passport in respect of each applicant. The passport must be valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended stay and must contain two blank pages for endorsements.

  • A statement confirming the purpose and duration of the visit.

  • Include a yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelled or intends travelling from or through a yellow fever endemic area. Provided that the certificate shall not be required where that person travelled or intends travelling in direct transit through such area or where an application is made in the Republic.

  • If a minor child sub ject to guardianship or custody is accompanying the applicant or joining the applicant in South Africa, then proof of guardianship and custody is required.

  • In the case of an unaccompanied minor, consent from the guardian is required.

  • Proof of sufficient financial means.

  • In the case of sojourn not exceeding 12 months, submission of proof of a valid return air ticket. A person who is unable to comply with the requirement to submit proof of a valid return ticket may be required to make a deposit; provided that such deposit shall be refunded to the depositor after the final departure of the applicant or after a permit contemplated in section 25 of the Act has been issued to the applicant; provided further that the payment of the deposit may be effected by means of a bank guaranteed cheque or credit card at places where such facility exists.

  • A marriage certificate in the case of a married applicant. Proof of relationship as contemplated in regulation 3.

  • A death certificate in the case of a widowed applicant.

  • A decree of divorce in the case of a divorced applicant; or

  • Proof of legal separation in the case of a separated applicant.

  • An affidavit, substantially corresponding to Form 12 contained in Annexure A, confirming any spousal relationship of the applicant and the particulars of any children born of such relationship

  • A police clearance certificate. “Police Clearance Certificate” means a certificate issued by the police or security authority in each country where the relevant applicant resided for 12 months or longer since having attained the age of 18 years, in respect of criminal records or the character of the applicant, which certificate shall not be older than six months at the time of its submission

  • Medical Report in respect of each applicant. A “Medical Report” means a report by a medical practitioner with regard to an applicant’s general state of health, detailing any medical condition, he or she suffers from, which report shall not be older than six months at the time of its submission.

  • Radiological report in respect of each applicant (not required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or pregnant women). A “Radiological Report” means a report by a radiologist certifying that the applicant has been examined and that no signs of active pulmonary tuberculosis could be detected which report shall not be older than six months at the time of its submission.

  • Unabridged birth certificate.

FEES

  • The countries whose passport holders are subject to visa fees are listed below under the link: visa fee countries.

  • A deposit of £600-00 (which is subject to change) in lieu of a return ticket will be requested. Only cheques, cash or postal orders are acceptable. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to South African High Commission The deposit may be claimed back only once the applicant has left South Africa or if he/she has acquired permanent residence in South Africa.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Postal applications must be accompanied by a pre-paid self addressed special delivery envelope.

  • No fixed travel arrangements must be made prior to the issuing of the visa and ten (10) days must be allowed for the processing thereof.

  • Fees are levied per application and are not refundable should application be refused or withdrawn.

  • All source documents must be accompanied by the original plus one copy.

  • The original medical, radiological and police certificate are not returned to clients as these form part of the application.

PROCESSING PERIODS

The processing period is 10(ten) working days.
 

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Updated 26/02/10