In South Africa, immigration service’s permit a foreign national student to apply for a South African study visa in order to undertake a course of study within the Republic.

 

Overview

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Study permits fall into the temporary residence permit classification of South African immigration services, a group which also includes work permits and South African visit visas.

These visa services are not designed to provide a route to permanent residence and are granted for the duration of the course of study in question.

• Whilst short courses of study can be carried out on a South African visitor visa, or travel visa as it is sometimes known, the 90-day restriction means that courses lasting more than three months will not be allowed.
• Applying for a South Africa study visa allows foreign nationals to undertake full time study in the country for as long as the course takes to complete.
• In addition, whilst holders of South African study visas may not engage in full time employment they are permitted to work part-time for no more than 20 hours per week.

However, no restriction upon working hours will be imposed in vacation periods if a letter of permission is obtained from the educational institution.

Eligibility

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• Studying in South Africa places few restrictions upon those obtaining a South Africa student visa and The Department of Home Affairs generally welcomes foreign students who choose to further their studies by migrating to South Africa.
• However, one key point to observe is that much like the South African work permit visa applications, student visas require that a foreign national immigrating to South Africa in order to study must not prevent a South African citizen or permanent resident from studying by displacing them.
• Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves throughout their period of study in South Africa including tuition fees and medical insurance.

In South Africa, visa applications for students must include:

 

• A letter from the educational institution which will act as Confirmation of Acceptance and which details accommodation arrangements for the candidate.
• Evidence of the applicants' ability to wholly support themselves financially.
• A valid return ticket.
• Medical insurance and a statement from the applicant's doctor.
• A valid passport with a minimum of thirty days upon completion of study.
• For applicants over 18 years of age police clearance is required for all previous countries in which they have resided for a year or more.
• For minors, a letter of consent from the parents will also be necessary.

In addition, a range of documentation including the applicant's birth certificate and photographs will be required.

South Africa study visas are granted for a one-year period and can be extended as necessary in order to complete the relevant course. Much like working permits; permits to study are valid only for the original course for which they were obtained. Any change of institution or course will require a new permit.

Spouse and dependent immigration

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As discussed, a visa for study in South Africa does not constitute a route to permanent residence and is regarded as part of the temporary resident permit group of South African visa services.

However, since a course of study may last for an extended period, spouse immigration and dependent immigration are permitted where applicable and applicant's immediate relatives may immigrate to South Africa for the same duration as the principle holder.

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