Work permit

JoeM Member

Member since 03 March 2014

JoeMMember03 March 2014 14:05:38

Hi Everyone,

I'm a foreigner holding a spousal permit and just got an offer of employment , but the offer is for a month's contract can anyone advise if it is possible to obtain work endorsement for such contract.

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat04 March 2014 05:30:29

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Theoretically, yes, however after applying and working, straight after this month contract you would need to re-apply to return to your relative's (life partner) visa.

This is assuming your applications are processed quickly (rare) and that you qualify for a life partner visa under the new regulations (5 year relationship).

MiaCulpa Serial expat

Member since 16 August 2013

MiaCulpaSerial expat05 April 2014 16:49:51

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A visa for a one month contract is like a licence to fly a helium balloon.

jeannuke Member

Member since 19 June 2014

jeannukeMember20 June 2014 07:47:46

Hello JoeM,

Did you ever get the endorsement on your spousal permit. if yes what was the process?

jeannuke Member

Member since 19 June 2014

jeannukeMember20 June 2014 07:51:42

Hello Immigration South Africa.

I am married to a South African and have a spousal relatives visa. Whats the process for getting business/work endorsement on my visa?

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat20 June 2014 21:06:22

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First you'll need a signed contract of employment and then you apply for the work endorsement. You visa type will change to a Section 11.

jeannuke Member

Member since 19 June 2014

jeannukeMember20 June 2014 21:17:57

thank you immigratiosa. just checking the process incase i get the offer. i called聽 home affairs and apparently one now has to change visa status to a general work permit at the vsf centre.