About applying for a medical treatment permit

What you should do

• Go to your nearest Home Affairs office or South African representative if you are applying from abroad.
• Your passport must be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit. 
• Complete form, BI-1738.
• Submit the following:
• temporary residence permit, if applicable
• particulars of person accompanying you, if any. That person must also have a valid passport for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit and a temporary residence permit
• proof of financial means to cover your day to day needs as well as the needs of the person who will be accompanying you if any. The proof can be in a form of: 
• bank statement
• cash available or traveller’s cheques
• details of the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses, if any
• if your medical scheme or employer will not be paying for your medical expenses, you must submit proof of financial means or medical cover
• letter from your medical practitioner or medical institution, indicating the reasons for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment you will be receiving in South Africa
• cash deposit of equivalent value of your return ticket to your country of origin or residence. Vaccination certificate, if required.
  

Timeframe

It might take six months to finalise your application.

How much does it cost

R425

Forms to complete

*Application for temporary residence permit, BI-1738

Note: *Special specifications and requirements regarding the processing of this form apply and it may therefore not be downloaded for use as an application or registration form. All forms are available at any regional or district office of the Department.

Who to contact