WHEN TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY SOUTH AFRICA

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tash1973 Member

Member since 26 January 2021

tash1973Member28 January 2021 09:20:25

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?

piletsim New member

Member since 03 July 2021

piletsimNew member03 July 2021 07:08:51

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

Member since 17 February 2021

HbjordanNew member03 July 2021 09:23:24

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

buffelsdude Member

Member since 05 November 2020

buffelsdudeMember21 July 2021 12:30:43

Hi there,

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

Member since 15 July 2021

Kwesi AhoomeyNew member21 July 2021 12:43:28

Bonjour,
Peut-on demander un permis de résident permanent ou de travailleur lorsque l'on est propriétaire d'un bien immobilier en Afrique du Sud ?

gabbiecorrea New member

Member since 01 February 2021

gabbiecorreaNew member21 July 2021 12:48:22

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’s also taking months bc they have a backlog. Went to get my unabridged marriage certificate and.... backlogged! Sorry, just venting 😅

Kwesi Ahoomey New member

Member since 15 July 2021

Kwesi AhoomeyNew member26 July 2021 08:23:18

Thank you Gabbie !
Patience and the things arrive when we really want them !

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