Applications for permanent residency in South Africa are considered in terms of Section 26 (Direct Residency Permits) and Section 27 (Residency-on-Other-Grounds Permits) of the Immigration Act 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), and read with Regulation 33 of the Immigration Regulations. In terms of granting Permanent Residency Permits, emphasis is placed on immigrants who are in a position to make a meaningful contribution to broadening the economic base of South Africa.
Direct residence permits
This category of permit is applicable to foreigners who have been residing in South Africa on the basis of their work permits for a minimum period of five years, their spouses and also to dependents of South African citizens/permanent residence permit holders.
Residency-on-other-grounds permits
This category of permits applies to foreigners who:
DURATION
Lifelong Month(s)
CITIZENSHIP
60 Month(s)
FEES
864
P. RESIDENCY
2 Month(s)
COMPLEXITY
Low
4 Eligibility Requirements
10 Document Required
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