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Study Visa

For international students at South African schools, colleges and universities.

Study visas for learning institutions other than schools are issued for the duration of the registered course. For schools, the visa is valid for the duration of study, up to eight years at primary school and six years at secondary school.

Tertiary study: Issued for the registered course
Part-time work: Up to 20 hours a week during term

Working while you study

As a foreign student at a higher education institution with a valid study visa, you may work part-time for no more than 20 hours a week. You may not work during academic vacations.

Work experience as part of your qualification

Study visa holders may also apply for permission to work to gain experience that forms part of their diploma or degree. You will need:

An offer to do practical training
Consent from your educational institution
Proof that you are still a registered student

The process

Book a consultation

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.