Long-Term Visitor Visa (3 Years)
Long-term visitor’s visas are issued to foreign nationals who wish to reside/work in South Africa longer than ninety (90) days, and provided that they will within one of the prescribed categories.
This may apply if s/he:
Is an accompanying spouse or life partner to a foreign national who holds or qualifies for another valid South African visa.
Is an accompanying child to a foreign national who holds or qualifies for a valid South African visa.
Partakes in an academic sabbatical which is supported by the educational institution with which s/he is currently involved.
Is teaching at an international school.
Is involved in films and advertisements produced in South Africa.
Is conducting research activities, and can show proof of financial support for the stay in South Africa.
Is an artist who wishes to perform, write, paint and/or sculpt in South Africa.
Is a tour leader or host of such tour.
Is the spouse or life partner of a South African citizen/permanent resident (includes work or business endorsement where offer of employment or proof of business registration is available)
A long-term visitor’s visa in any of these categories may be issued for a period of up to three (3) years. This application must be submitted to the South African High Commission/Consulate/Embassy from the applicant’s home country or country of temporary residence.
