Immigration Services

Visitor’s visa

You can study on a visitor’s visa for 90 days

To extend your visitor’s visa (max 90 days)

Letter of registration
Proof of funds
Proof of accommodation
Return ticket

General documents required with all study visa applications:

(You can study an English Language Course for up to 2 years)

Valid passport and copy of your visa
Vaccination certificate (if required in your country)
A copy of your repatriation deposit or return ticket
A copy of your birth certificate
Proof of your accommodation in RSA
Proof of funds in RSA
Under 18: Permission from your parents
Under 18: A letter from your guardian
Over 18: Police clearance certificate from your country
Over 18: Police clearance from RSA if you have been in RSA for more than 1 year
Medical insurance in RSA
Medical and radiological certificates

Changing schools – change of conditions visa

You will need the general documents as well as the following:

A letter of release from your old school
A new letter of registration for the new school

Extend study visa

New letter of registration for school

Work while you study

Work contract for less than 20 hours per week
Letter of registration from school

Spousal visa (if you have a SA partner)

A copy of your partner’s ID / PR certificate
A letter of support from your partner
A marriage certificate or spousal affidavit