Relative’s Permit
Under South African immigration legislation, it is possible to qualify for officially approved residence in the country on the basis of kinship with a South African citizen or Permanent Residence holder. Applications of this type are handled according to the following regulations.
If the relationship between the applicant and the citizen or permanent residence holder is within the second degree of kinship, the applicant is entitled to apply for the Relative’s Permit.
Relatives within the second degree of kinship are children, parents, spouses, grandparents, grandchildren, life partners, and siblings. Relatives within the second degree of kinship may apply for Temporary Residence on the basis of the Relative’s Permit.
However, where the relative/s concerned are within the first degree of kinship, they may apply for Permanent Residence on the basis of the Relative’s Permit. The first degree of kinship is limited to immediate family only, meaning children, spouses, life partners, and parents.
The Relative’s Permit is usually valid for a period of two years, and does not allow its holder to be employed or conduct business in South Africa.
Relatives within the second degree of kinship qualify for the Relative's Permit
HI my name is ahmed i came south africa 06/06/2003 and my wife is citizen and we have two boys togather. i applied temporery resident 12/05/2010 until now i dnt have the permit what must i do .
If your wife is a citizen you should apply for a Spousal Permit immediately. Your sons can apply for a Relative’s Permit through your wife.
hi my name is adeel.my brother is a southafrican citizen.can i apply for relative permit ?
My name is charles, and am a nigerian, but am using a relative permits, and most banks hav refuse 2 open an account 4 me, cus of the permit, please advice on what i must do.
I have a son that was born in South Africa while i was on a life partnership visa/work visa. In the last few months, i have lost my job, my “life partner” left me, and now i cannot work to support my son. Is there any way i can get a visa so that i can live and work in South Africa?Please help!
Hey Jayson,
Read your email regarding living and working in SA,
Did you find a way to stay??
i’m in a similar situation so woud be interested to find out.
me too. same situation here. plz advice us
Hi, wonder if you could tell me what the best permit is to apply for. My boyfriend is South African and i’m a Australian Citizen.
In SA at the moment and six months pregnant with his child, would love to stay here and work, and plan to have child here in December.
Not sure whether to apply for Relative permit or Life Partner.
Your help would be appreciated
A life partner permit is what you need! but a life partner permit actually falls under relatives permit.
katie you can get any permit easily behalf of ur boyfriend.and good luck for ur champ
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Hi,my brother in low and my sister in low are citision of South Africa ,i would like to know is it possible we get perminent visa to South Africa ,and possible we get South African citisen shep after afew years?
thanks
my name is Jhanzab and my father is citizen of south Africa,and im 24 years old can i go to south africa if not so what must i do pelese help me
my name is Ammar khan my Father is citizen of south Africa,and i m 22 years old so what rules SA immigration about me am i elegiable for relatives permit.can i go now south Africa,if not so what i must do Pelese answer me
Hello
My brother has permanent residence status in SA and married there. He have a daughter there.
Can I have a relatives permit on that basis?
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I have a grandmother who is late now that was born in South Africa and died in South Africa. Can I get any permit based on ancestral rights? Please help.
Hello there. I would like to know is it possible to change relatives permit for spousal and how difficult that would be?