South Africa•AfricaAccompanying Spouse/Minor (Dependent) Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Duration of primary visa
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for spouses, partners, and minor children accompanying primary visa holder. Allows dependents to join applicant on any temporary residence visa. Financial requirement of R8,500/month per dependent (exemption for spouses/minors with primary visa holder).
The Accompanying Spouse/Minor Dependent Visa allows family members to accompany the primary visa holder during their stay in South Africa. This visa category maintains family unity by enabling spouses, partners, and children to remain together for the duration of the primary visa holder's temporary residence permit.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
8,500 ZAR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for intended stay period
Passport photos
Recent photographs
Relationship proof
Marriage certificate or partnership documentation
Police clearance
From countries of residence in last 5 years
Medical report
If requested
OptionalBirth certificate
For minor children
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Advantages
- Keeps family together
- Valid for same period as primary visa
- Maintains family unity
- Relatively quick processing when bundled with primary application
Considerations
- Dependent on primary visa validity
- Financial requirement of R8,500/month per dependent
- Not independently renewable
- Not a pathway to independent residency
Application Process
Primary visa approved
Primary visa holder must have approved temporary residence visa
Prepare relationship proof
Gather marriage certificate or partnership documents
Get police clearance
Obtain criminal record certificates
Submit dependent application
Apply together with primary visa holder or after if primary visa already granted
Wait for processing
Usually processed with primary application or 6-8 weeks if separate
Collect visa
Receive dependent visa in passport
Application Forms
Accompanying Spouse/Dependent Visa Application
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