Temporary Residence Permit Requirements

• Valid passport with at least two (2) unused (blank) visa pages when presented at the Embassy or Consulate; one page for affixing the visa or permit by the embassy/consulate and the other page for endorsement of entry/departure stamp by the South African Immigration Services. Passport must be valid for 30 more days after the intended return date from South Africa
• Fees payable to the appropriate South African representative office.
• Prescribed form BI-84
• Medical Report BI-811
• Radiological Report BI-806
• Police Clearance Certificate from all countries where the applicant resided for 12 months or longer since 18 years.
• A vaccination certificate, if required;
• Proof of financial means in the forms of
• Bank statements
• Salary advices;
• Undertaking (commitment) by the South African host;
• Bursaries (grant awarded as part of a financial assistance package);
• Medical coverage;
• Cash available, including credit cards or travelers' checks to cover
    expenses related to the visit;
• Deposit
• Marriage and birth certificate
• Applicants traveling by air must be in possession of round trip tickets, or proof of sufficient funds or lodge a cash deposit of equivalent value to such a ticket;
• Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.