A life partner is a person who you share your life with. They are your companion and together you experience the ups and downs of life. South African law defines a life partner as “a person who has been living in a permanent and exclusive relationship with another person for at least three years”. The law does not define what type of relationship this should be, but it could be a heterosexual or homosexual relationship, or even an unmarried couple living together.
What is a South African life partner visa?
The South African life partner visa is for a person who wants to enter and stay in South Africa with their spouse or a life partner. The applicant must be married to the spouse or life partner, or in a permanent and exclusive relationship with the spouse or life partner.
They must also be able to prove that they can support themselves financially and that they will not become a burden on the state.
What is a life partner permit in South Africa?
A life partner permit is a document which allows the holder to live and work in South Africa. The permit is issued to partners of South Africans who are not citizens of any country.
The life partner permit is not a visa, but an immigration document the foreigner’s life partner who is a citizen of South Africa can apply for that. It must be renewed every year, and it does not grant the holder any voting rights.
