⚠️ IMPORTANTThe South African Embassy in Paris, France is experiencing high volumes of visa applications due to the peak (travel / filming) season. |
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SHORT STAY VISAS |
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Port of entry visa (for holiday purposes, business meetings, etc.) |
5 to 10 working days |
Transit visa |
5 to 10 working days |
Authorization to conduct work on a visitor’s visa in terms of section 11(2) |
5 to 10 working days |
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE VISAS |
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Visitors visa (visits exceeding a period of 3 months) |
Up to 8 weeks |
Study visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Treaty visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Own business visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Medical treatment visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Relative’s visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Critical skills work visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
General work visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Intra-company transfer work visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Retired person visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Corporate worker certificate |
Up to 8 weeks |
Exchange visa |
Up to 8 weeks |
Waiver application |
Processed by DHA in SA |
Appeal application |
Send email to DHA in SA |
PERMANENT RESIDENCE |
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Permanent residence permit |
6-12 months |
Confirmation of permanent residence status |
Approvals granted by DHA in SA |
Status / progress reports are not provided during the above-mentioned processing times. Furthermore, no ‘express service’ for processing visa applications is available –applications are adjudicated on a First-In-First-Out basis. |