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Application for a treaty permit

    

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Description

A treaty permit is an official document that gives foreigners permission to enter South Africa to participate in programmes that have been agreed upon by South Africa and their respective countries. Applications can be made at any South African embassy or mission.

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Steps to follow

  • Complete application form BI-1738.
  • Submit the following:
    • A letter from the relevant organ of state involved in the agreement to confirm the nature of the programme and the agreement under which the programme will be conducted, your participation in the mentioned programme and the type of activities you are expected to perform under the agreement.
    • A police clearance certificate from all countries you and your spouse lived in since the age of 18 years and for all dependent children of 18 years or older who will accompany you whilst in South Africa.
    • Medical and radiological reports. Children under the age of 12 years and pregnant women are not required to have radiological reports.
    • A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of you and your dependent family members if required. If the employer is a government department and is unable to submit the mentioned written undertaking, the sending country may submit on his or her behalf.
    • Documents relating to marital status, a spousal affidavit and minor dependent children if you will be accompanied by a spouse and/or dependent children.
    • A yellow fever vaccination certificate if you travel or intend travelling from or through a yellow fever area.
    • Proof of a passport valid for at least 30 days after your intended stay in South Africa.

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Legal framework

(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002), as amended

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Service standard

There is no fixed time frame for this service.

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Cost

R 425

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Forms to complete

(Forms are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Application for temporary residence permit BI-1738

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Contact details

Last reviewed:05 June 2008