WHEN TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY SOUTH AFRICA

tash1973 Member

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5 years ago

When can i apply for permanent residency in south africa? i am married TO a permanent resident born in SA.will be 5 year married to him this september. whats the best time to apply?

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piletsim New member

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4 years ago

Hi Tash, You will only qualify to apply for PR in September as you will be in a 5year marriage then. However, please note that you will still need to have a valid status when your PR application is in progress. I am assuming you are on a relative visa? If it is due to expire in the next couple of months I would recommend you extend that before submitting your PR application. You welcome to inbox me if you will need support with in this.

Hbjordan New member

3POSTS

4 years ago

Also bear in mind that PR is closed since the 1st lockdown... They're busy with investigations on permits issued from 2014 to date....

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buffelsdude Member

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4 years ago

Hi there,

It appears that PR is indeed still closed regarding the investigation of some 'alleged', unusual dealings from March聽 2020.

I am informed of a huge backlog that could in fact take years to clear.

I am in the same frustrating situation.

Kwesi Ahoomey New member

3POSTS

4 years ago

Bonjour,
Peut-on demander un permis de r茅sident permanent ou de travailleur lorsque l'on est propri茅taire d'un bien immobilier en Afrique du Sud ?

gabbiecorrea New member

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4 years ago

Getting a PR seems near to impossible. It literally takes years. Meanwhile, you have to keep renewing your relatives visa, which they also take months to process. Everything is backlogged. I went to get a PCC and guess what? It鈥檚 also taking months bc they have a backlog. Went to get my unabridged marriage certificate and.... backlogged! Sorry, just venting 馃槄

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