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Spousal and Life Partner Visa

For the spouse or long-term partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident.

If you are legally married to a South African citizen or permanent resident, you may qualify for a Spousal Visa under the Immigration Act. South African law recognises both heterosexual and homosexual marriages.

Recognises: Opposite-sex and same-sex marriages and relationships
Spousal visa validity: Up to 2 years

Life partner visas

South African law also recognises well-established heterosexual and homosexual relationships. If you can show a long-term relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident, you may qualify for a Life Partner Visa. We can help you obtain all the legal documentation needed to support your application.

Young Black family with suitcases holding a city map outside an airport — Join a South African citizen or permanent resident.

Want to work or study too?

A Spousal Visa does not allow you to work, study or run a business. If you need to, the Section 11(6) visa may be the better route.

How we work

1
Consultation and eligibility assessment
Contact us by phone, email or through this website to schedule a consultation. Come ready to share the visa you are interested in, your reasons for travel and your personal circumstances.
2
Document preparation and application
We give you a personalised list of the documents your application needs, then review the application for completeness and accuracy before it is submitted.
3
Submission and after-care
We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.