WHAT IS A LIFE PARTNER VISA?

In terms of the Immigration Act of South Africa foreign persons that are the “spouse” of either a South African citizen or permanent resident may apply for a Relatives Visa within the Spousal category. In order to qualify as the spouse of a South African citizen / permanent resident the foreign person may either be married to the South African citizen in terms of a civil union or they may be in a permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship. In cases where the foreign person is...