Anybody got work permit?

Last activity 14 August 2012 by woddywoo

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gsgowshanActive member13 August 2012 07:49:09

Hello everybody,
If anybody got work permit please post here your experience, how you think to get work permit and when you apply how to get? Because it is very helpful for follower.

woddywooMember14 August 2012 07:21:38

Hi, I got one last year but the whole process is very long winded and it took approx 8 months. I had all the documentation but it seems the process has been jammed up as they (quite rightly) try and stop fraud on permits.
I went through a solicitor and they helped (a bit) but it is very frustrating dealing with home affairs.

gsgowshanActive member14 August 2012 08:08:43

woddywoo wrote:
Hi, I got one last year but the whole process is very long winded and it took approx 8 months. I had all the documentation but it seems the process has been jammed up as they (quite rightly) try and stop fraud on permits.
I went through a solicitor and they helped (a bit) but it is very frustrating dealing with home affairs.

Hi, Thanks for your post and please tell how did you do the step by step process or the work permit system?

Why did you choose this country, already are you went south africa?

woddywooMember14 August 2012 08:39:21

Step by step...
I found an attourney who someone recommended.
I am married to a south african and already had temporary residence so it made it 'easier'.
I needed a bank statement.
A contract of employment from my employer.
Passport.
My wifes ID.
Radiological certificate.
Medical certificate.
Police clearence from UK and SA (i doubt you will need the sa one)

I chose SA because my wife is south african, she originally moved to the UK but could not settle. I have never looked back. Only home affairs is a pain.

I hope this help.

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