Applications have a minimum processing time of 8-10 weeks for Temporary Resident

Permit applications and 8 – 10 months for Permanent Residence Permit applications.

Applications are assessed individually and time frames may vary, therefore you are kindly
requested to wait until a decision on your application is taken and is ready for collection, as
VFS Global cannot control or influence the processing times in any way.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that they have met the requirements for the
application in which they have chosen to apply for and to ensure all documents as per the
checklist have been submitted. You will not be able to submit further documents once your
application has been submitted at the Visa Facilitation Centre. The documents that you
submitted at the time you lodged your application will be the only documents that will be
considered.

I have read and understood the above and wish to continue with my application.

Applicant Name Applicant Signature

[SECTION 26(B)]; SPOUSE MARRIED FOR A MINIMUM OF

FIVE YEARS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE ISSUING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SHALL BE
ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPIES AND WHERE APPLICABLE TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH, WHICH
TRANSLATION SHALL BE CERTIFIED AS A CORRECT TRANSLATION BY A SWORN TRANSLATOR.

APPLICANTS MUST RENEW THEIR VISA WHILST AWAITING THE OUTCOME FOR PRP

Documents Required Yes No

 VFS appointment letter.
 A duly completed DHA-947 form online. Handwritten forms will not be
accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
 Payment of the application fee of R1350. If the application fee was paid to
VFS bank account or the mission, an original bank payment receipt, where
the application fee was paid using the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), receipt
for each applicant.
 Present a valid original passport in respect of applicant and passport
photograph. A recent, passport-type, full face photograph bearing the
names of the applicants on the reverse side thereof. (Machine-type or
instant photographs are not acceptable).
 A valid spousal visa for temporary sojourn at the time of application in
respect of applicant, if the application is made in the Republic.
 Unabridged birth certificate, or extract from birth record for applicant(s).
 A deed poll in the case of the applicant who has changed his or her name,
surname or sex.
 Original police clearance certificate for all applicants 18 years of age and
older, in respect of all countries of residence for one year or longer. The
certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time the applicant
submits an application.
 Radiological report (not required in respect of children under the age of 12
years or a pregnant woman). The certificate must not be older than six (6)
months at the time the applicant submits an application.
 Medical report for all applicants. The certificate must not be older than six
(6) months at the time the applicant submits an application.
 Yellow fever vaccination certificate if that person travelled or intends
travelling from or transit 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.
 A marriage certificate, a notarial agreement, a customary union certificate
and a civil union certificate as proof that the applicant has been the spouse
of a citizen or permanent resident for five years at the time of application.
 A notarial agreement signed by both parties attesting that – (i) the
permanent spousal homosexual or heterosexual relationship has existed for
at least two years before the date of application for a relevant visa and five
years at the time of application for permanent residence permit and that
the relationship still exist to the exclusion of any other person and (ii)
neither of the parties is a spouse in an existing marriage or a permanent
homosexual or heterosexual relationship.
 Divorce decree to prove the dissolution of a marriage in the case where a
party was a spouse in the previous marriage or the death certificate of the
deceased spouse.
 Declaration of support for the application by the spouse who is a citizen or
permanent resident.
 Proof of financial support to each other.
 Copy of the Identity document of the spouse who is the citizen or
permanent resident.
 Copy of permanent residence permit if the spouse is a permanent resident.
 Present yourself for biometrics at the visa facilitation centre.

Applicant Name: Applicant Signature:

Staff Name: Staff Signature:

Date of Submission: