On what visa types can you marry in South Africa?

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Theo187 New member

Member since 02 August 2014

Theo187New member02 August 2014 07:01:04

I'm South African my girl is from Morocco. We want to move back to South Africa in a few months time. We want to get married asap.

We don't have proof of living together and all that stuff you need for a partner visa so she will come over on a tourist visa. So to get her to stay we will get married.

My question is: what happens after you got married on a visitor's visa (if you can), can she apply for another type of visa and continue to stay in S.A without leaving the country?

Thanks in advance!

Shalla5 Member

Member since 23 January 2013

Shalla5Member02 August 2014 14:48:01

I think the best way to handle such cases by visiting a lawyer office . Try to get a professional one.

Good Luck.

Theo187 New member

Member since 02 August 2014

Theo187New member03 August 2014 06:50:44

I have and no one seems to be able to help me! Thanks for the advice!

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat18 August 2014 07:36:14

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We are SA immigration lawyers and I can confirm that you can marry in SA on any visa.

Theo187 New member

Member since 02 August 2014

Theo187New member18 August 2014 07:47:52

Thanks for your reply! What happens after we got married? Does she have to leave the country again to obtain a temporary spousal visa?

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat18 August 2014 08:53:29

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Yes.

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