How Does A Spousal Visa Work?
The spousal visa for South Africa is issued to the foreign spouse national who is married to a South African citizen or permanent resident.The visa is issued for two years and can be renewed countless times.The visa holder is allowed to enter and exit the country freely, provided that your visa is valid at all times.After 5 years of marriage, the foreign applicant then qualifies for permanent residency.
Reasons Why Your Visa Might Be Declared Invalid
- Getting divorced from your partner.
- Being deported from South Africa.
- Being in contravention of the immigration act.
Certain violations are more serious than others. While certain things may not get your visa revoked but a really serious offence might get you banned permanently from South Africa.
When applying for the visa you need to have a valid marriage certificate to prove that you are married.
Can You Work On A Spousal Visa In South Africa
Technically you are allowed to work whilst on the spousal visa but you need permission from the Department of Home Affairs.
A spousal visa application does not automatically grant you the right to work and working without permission can get your employer in trouble.
Your employer can be dealt a harsh penalty or face imprisonment for up to one year.To be granted the work endorsement on a spousal visa, you need to have secured employment at the time of submission.In layman’s terms, you cannot apply for working rights without a job offer.
How Do I Get A Work Endorsement In South Africa
So you might be thinking “How do I endorse a spouse visa in South Africa?” the process is as follows:
To get a work endorsement on a spousal visa in South Africa you need the following in place:
Step 1:
- Employment Offer
- All supporting documents for the spouse visa application
Step 2:
- Schedule an appointment with VFS to submit and complete the application form online.
- Pay the prescribed fees to VFS (R 1,550.00)
- Complete the scheduling process
Step 3:
- Be 15 minutes to 30 minutes earlier for your appointment.
- Collect a receipt and wait for your receipt number to be announced.
- Your biometrics like fingerprints and photos will be captured.
- Submit your application.
Step 4:
- Monitor the progress of your application.
- Once you have been notified of an outcome, you can collect without making an appointment but you can only do so between 10 am and 3 pm. It’s a first come first serve basis.
Use Migrate With Q And Get Your Visa Without Any Hassles
If you need assistance in applying for a temporary residence permit / visa like a South African spousal visa, we can assist you in two ticks. We are here to provide you with assistance so that you can focus on what is important to you.
We can assist you in adding working rights, study rights or business rights. We welcome all visa applications and can assist you with permanent residence for the entire family. There are many advantages once you receive your permanent residence.
If you do not qualify for the spousal visa, then we could look at applying for a life partner visa.
