How to get a Life Partner Visa for South Africa?

The life partner visa is almost the same as the spousal visa. It is categorised under “relatives” visas and is a short-term Residency Visa.

What are the benefits of the Life Partner Visa?

He or she may also qualify for permanent residency with proof that the couple (boyfriend or girlfriend or fiancé) has lived together and shared expenditures for no less than 2 years. The Life Partner Visa holder may apply for business, work or study rights to add to their life Spousal Visa.

May I apply for a Life Partner Visa?

A foreigner, who has been in a relationship with a resident of South Africa for 2 or more years but are not married, can apply for a Life Partner Visa. It can only be done in South Africa if the candidate is already in South Africa. For example, if the applicant is in South Africa on a general work visa then the application can be done in South Africa. The applicant must make the application whilst in their country of citizenship, and cannot be made in South Africa.

Getting work or business rights added to a Spousal or Life Partner Visa:

Foreign spouses who want to work while having a spousal or life partner visa must add the proper endorsement to their visas to allow for employment in South Africa.

Requirements for adding work or business rights to a Spousal or Llife Partner Visa:

• Valid spousal or life partner visa
• Letter or contract of employment from a registered company in South Africa.
• Application to add working rights to your visa

Have any further questions?

Please fill in our easy to use Visa Assessment Form to see if you qualify.