The following
original supporting documents must accompany the application.
In respect of
all temporary residence permit (visa) applications:
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One passport
photo - 35mm width x 45mm height against white background and not
altered / photo shopped and taken within three (3) months from the date
of application. The face of the applicant must be facing forward and in
natural form (no open mouth / smiling; both ears must be visible)
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A passport
with a minimum of two unused visa pages and must be valid for a minimum
30 days after the intended visit to South Africa
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International
Yellow Fever Certificate (for applicants that have travel to or through
a Yellow Fever endemic area; or intend to travel through/to a Yellow
Fever endemic area prior to arriving in South Africa) and its copy. The
International Yellow Fever Certificate must be valid for a minimum of 10
days upon arrival in South Africa.
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Medical
Report (no needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)
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Radiological
Report (no needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)
Ø
in
respect of each applicant over the age of 12 years excluding pregnant women;
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Marriage
certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of
official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign
country of the applicant (where applicable) If the marriage certificate
is not English document, it needs to be translated to English by a sworn
public translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority;
(e.g. Taiwanese English version marriage certificate needs to be
authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of R.O.C.)
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The affidavit
where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is
applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent
to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the
parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal
relationship, where applicable.
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Divorce
decree, where applicable (translated to English by a sworn public
translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version divorce certificate needs to be authenticated
by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Court order
granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where
applicable. translated to English by a sworn public translator and
authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g. Taiwanese English
version court order needs to be authenticated by Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Death
certificate, in respect of late spouse, where applicable (translated to
English by a sworn public translator and authenticated/apotilled by
issuing authority; (e.g. Taiwanese English version death certificate
needs to be authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Written
consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities and rights
parent, where applicable.
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Proof of
adoption where applicable (translated to English by a sworn public
translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version adoption order needs to be authenticated by
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Legal
separation order, where applicable (translated to English by a sworn
public translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority;
(e.g. Taiwanese English version separation order needs to be
authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of R.O.C.)
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Police
clearance certificate from all countries the applicant resided in since
age 18 years for one year or longer, translated to English by a sworn
translator and authenticated/apostilled by the issuing country. ; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version police clearance needs to be authenticated by
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Proof of
financial means in the forms of (three month Bank statement, less than
three month old from the date of submission);
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Non-Taiwanese
passport holders must provide
valid A.R.C. and its copy.
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Fee for
study/relativeˇ¦s permit: NT$1110. For all types of work permits:
NT$3972.
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RELATIVES PERMIT (VISA): P. 93
Additional supporting documents in respect of a relative visa:
As
an immediate family member of a South African citizen or permanent
resident within the first step of kinship, you may be issued a relative's permit once the financial means
as contemplated in the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002 as
amended) have been complied with. Relativeˇ¦s permits are valid for a
period of 24 months and may be extended. Holders of Relative Visa may
not conduct work in South Africa.
In
a case where it is issued to spouse, it will lapse upon the dissolution
of the relationship and the Department may at any time satisfy itself
that a good faith spousal relationship exists and or continues to exist.
1. Proof
of kinship between the applicant and the citizen or permanent resident
as contemplated in section 18(1) of the Act in the form of:
Ø
Marriage Certificate translated to
English by a sworn public translator and certified/apotilled by issuing
authority;
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Unabridged Birth Certificate translated
to English by a sworn public translator and certified/apotilled by
issuing authority. Where necessary, paternity test results.
Ø
A formal letter issued from court or
competent government authority indicating that the parent is an adult
dependent to the SAC/ PR Holder. The order must outline the full
details of both parties i.e. full names, dates of birth, ID/Passport
number. Translated to English by a sworn public translator and
certified/apotilled by issuing authority
2. Proof
of availability of a minimum amount of R8 500 per month x 24months (a
relative permit valid for 2 years) per person for living expenses (this
does not apply for a dependent minor child/ren of a South African
citizen/permanent resident)
3. A
signed and certified letter of invitation* from the South African
Citizen or a P.R. holder spouse/relative, containing the following
information:
Ø
full details
(full names, date of birth and ID/passport number) of the
spouse/relative and those of the applicant as well as the purpose and
duration of the visit
Ø
contact details
of the invitee;
Ø
details of person
responsible for accommodation, expenses, medical and repatriation fee
should it become necessary
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4. Certified
copy of the ID/valid Passport of the spouse/relative *.
5. Certified
copy of the proof of residential address* (e.g. the latest utility
bill), if applicable.
*Documents must be certified by the South
African Police Service (SAPS) within three months. If the South African
or a P.R. holder spouse/relative is currently living in Taiwan, he/she
needs to present themselves with the applicant.
6. Non-refundable
fee in cash (not applicable for the spouse or dependent child/ren of a
South African citizen/permanent resident).
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