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How can I renew my South African Retired Person's Visa?

All extensions must be submitted through VFS Global. Here is a list of everything you will need.

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How can a Zimbabwean woman who is here legally register the birth of her child?

She can go to the Department of Home Affairs. Because she and the father are Zimbabwean, the child's birth certificate will not have an ID number.

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What visa can I get if my child is South African and I want to get a job?

You can apply for a relative's visa, but you will need it endorsed to allow you to work if you are offered employment.

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Can my South African-born child register for matric with her passport if I am a ZEP holder?

Yes, her passport will be sufficient to register for matric.

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How can a foreign national replace stolen documents?

You have to go to Home Affairs in person with whatever documents you have left, as well as a police complaint report of the theft

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How can my employer validate a Zimbabwean citizen's permit?

Home Affairs is the only body which can verify the status of an employee, but it is an exceptionally slow and dysfunctional body.

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What is the process for a South African and a foreign national to get married?

As long as your partner has a valid visa and a letter of non-impediment, the process is the same.

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I lost my V-list stamped passport. What happens if I get a new one?

You will still be V-listed. These bans are not taken off until they have been successfully appealed.

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Can I apply for citizenship if I wasn't born in here and only one parent is South African?

Yes, but you need to get a South African birth certificate first.

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Can I get permanent residency if my child is a South African citizen?

No, but you can apply for a relativeโ€™s visa.

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