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@KateInCapeTown

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South African expat in Australia

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South African

Lives in Melbourne

Registration: 08 February 2011

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KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
Steph89

Life Partner Visa by Steph89

Hi, Im planning on moving to SA at the end of the year to be with my boyfriend. I think the visa I should be applying for is a life partner visa. Does anybody know if it is necessary to have work secured(ie. a contract signed by an employer) before ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi Unfortunately a completely new application will beed to be submitted.Hi Joachim, I was under the impression it was a much simpler process to change employers. Can you please advise if I will be able to start work with a new employer while I am ... Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
JoachimS

Expats Waiting for their Permits by JoachimS

Hi all Below an extract from the update we sent to our clients last week: The Department of Home Affairs has opened a dedicated Call Center Helpline for all applicants wishing to follow up on their residence applications. The Call Center ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi Joachim, Yes, that's what I meant. Thanks for the reply. Cheers, Kate. Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
Steph89

Life Partner Visa by Steph89

Hi, Im planning on moving to SA at the end of the year to be with my boyfriend. I think the visa I should be applying for is a life partner visa. Does anybody know if it is necessary to have work secured(ie. a contract signed by an employer) before ...

KateInCapeTown

Thanks so much for the quick response! Not so happy about the 4-6 months though :-( Not sure how I am going to survive without working until then! Cheers, Kate. Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
Steph89

Life Partner Visa by Steph89

Hi, Im planning on moving to SA at the end of the year to be with my boyfriend. I think the visa I should be applying for is a life partner visa. Does anybody know if it is necessary to have work secured(ie. a contract signed by an employer) before ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi Sinsin Do not worry about the Form 20. This document was issued when an application was submitted, the current visa had expired, but the new permit not issued yet. Home Affairs does not issue these certificates anymore, HOWEVER, you are ... Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
JoachimS

Expats Waiting for their Permits by JoachimS

Hi all Below an extract from the update we sent to our clients last week: The Department of Home Affairs has opened a dedicated Call Center Helpline for all applicants wishing to follow up on their residence applications. The Call Center ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi, Thanks for the advise! I've been calling this number once a week for the past 5 weeks chasing up the status of my Relatives Visa & Work Pemit and all they can tell me is that it's being worked on and to call back next week. My tourist visa ... Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
Katiet6882

Moving to Cape Town in May by Katiet6882

Hi, I'm a brit moving to Cape Town in mid-May, as my partner has just moved back home after 3 years in the Uk (where we met). Although he has lots of frineds and family there, I'm keen to make my own network of friends. I'm into sport, especially ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi Katie, Sounds a similar story to mine... I've just moved to Cape Town from London to be with the Saffa boyfriend who I met there. He's got lots of friends from school / uni etc but really keen to make some of my own! Feel free to get in touch ... Read More

KateInCapeTown replied to a thread
13 years ago
AmyR

Just moved to CT... by AmyR

Hello there, I moved to Cape Town from Scotland a few months ago with my boyfriend....I'm keen to meet up with folks and make some new friends here. I enjoy socialising and some banter! Give me a holler if you know of any good places to meet ...

KateInCapeTown

Hi Amy, I've also just moved to Cape Town and am up for meeting new people! I'm Australian but have been living in London the past four years and have just moved down as my boyfriend is from here. If you feel like going for a couple drinks let me ... Read More