Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)

Regulations

Immigration Regulations, 2014

Annexures

Annexure A: Forms

Form 18 (DHA-947)

Form 18 Supporting Documents

Purchase

ONE PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH IN RESPECT OF EACH PARTY TO THE APPLICATION

FOR OFFICIAL USE

Supporting documents required for all categories of applicants:

Document(s) to be submitted	Person(s) to submit document	Explanatory notes
Passport photograph.	All applicants.	A recent, passport-type, full face photograph.
Valid passport	All applicants.	Certified copies are acceptable.
Unabridged birth certificate, or extract from birth record.	All applicants.	Only original documents or authenticated copies thereof are acceptable.
Change of name or gender document (i.e. Statutory Declaration, Deed Poll or legal Adoption Certificate).	All applicants where applicable.
Medical report	All applicants	The report shall not be older than six months at the time of submission
Radiological report.	All applicants 12 years of age and older (excluding pregnant women).	The report shall not be older than six months at time of submission.
Police clearance certificate(s).	All applicants 18 years of age and older.	In respect of all countries of residence for one year or longer since the age of 18 years, including South Africa. Certificates may not be older than six months at the time of submission of this application.
Marriage certificate, or extract from marriage record / Proof of registration of customary marriage in terms of Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998 (Act No. 120 of 1998), where applicable / Spousal affidavit. Documentary proof of cohabitation and extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties.	All married applicants or parties to a spousal relationship.
Divorce decree(s) or proof of legal separation and all relevant court orders regarding custody and maintenance of children and previous spouse(s).	All applicants who are divorced or legally separated.	Required irrespective of whether or not the person concerned has since remarried.
Written consent of both parents in the case of minor children where only one of the parents is applying.	Both parents.
Death certificate of late spouse, where applicable.	All widowed persons.

Indicate whether or not the document(s) mentioned hereunder have been submitted:

Section 26(a) of the Act

Proof of five years continuous work permit status.	Yes	No
Proof of registration with professional body, board or council in the Republic, if applicable.
Offer of permanent employment.

Section 26(b) of the Act

Proof that applicant has been spouse of citizen or permanent resident for five years.

Yes

Declaration of support for the application by the spouse who is a citizen or permanent resident.

Yes

Identity document of the spouse who is the citizen or permanent resident.

If the spouse is a permanent resident, a copy of his or her permanent residence permit must be submitted.

Yes

Section 26(c) of the Act

Consent of both parents and guardians, together with an undertaking to provide financial support to the applicant.

Yes

Section 26(d) of the Act

An undertaking by the South African citizen parent(s) to provide the required financial support to the applicant.

Yes

Section 27(a) of the Act

An offer of permanent employment.

Yes

An original clipping, not older than four months at the time of application, from the national printed media—

a)	reflecting the full particulars of the relevant newspaper or magazine, as well as the date on which the advertisement was published;

b)	stipulating the minimum qualifications and experience required to fill the position;

c)	clearly define the position offered and the responsibilities to be performed;

d)	measure at least 60 millimetres by 60 millimetres; and

e)	state the closing date for the application

Proof that the application falls within the specific professional category or within the specific occupational class contemplated in section 19(1) of the Immigration Act.

Yes

Section 27(b) of the Act

Proof that the applicant falls within the critical skills category as published from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette in the form of a certificate from the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act or the relevant Department confirming the skills or qualifications of the applicant.	Yes	No
If required by law, a certificate of registration with the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act	Yes	No
Proof of post qualification experience of at least five years.	Yes	No
Testimonials from previous employers.	Yes	No
A comprehensive curriculum vitae	Yes	No
A letter of motivation indicating that the critical skills possessed by the applicant will be to the benefit of the South African environment in which he/she intends to operate and which relates to the critical skill in question.

Section 27(c) of the Act

In respect of an application by a foreigner who intends to establish a business or invest in a business that is not established in the Republic

A certificate issued by a chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants or a professional accountant registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants to the effect that—

a)	at least an amount in cash as determined from time to time by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in the Gazette, is available; or

b)	at least an amount in cash and capital as determined from time to time by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in the Gazette, is available to be invested in the Republic.

Yes

a)	A business plan outlining the feasibility of the business, both in the short and long term; and

b)	an undertaking that at least 60% of the total staff compliment employed in the operations of the business are or shall be citizens or permanent residents employed permanently in various positions

An undertaking to register with the South African Revenue Service

Yes

Proof of registration with the relevant professional body, board or council recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(2)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act, where applicable.

In respect of an application by a foreigner who has established a business or invested in an existing business in the Republic

a)	at least an amount in cash as determined from time to time by the Minister, by notice in the Gazette has been invested in the business; and

b)	proof that at least 60% of the total staff compliment employed in the operations of the business are citizens or permanent residents employed permanently in various positions.

Yes

Proof of registration with the—

a)	South African Revenue Service;

b)	Unemployment Insurance Fund;

c)	Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries and Diseases;

d)	Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CPIC); and

e)	The relevant professional body, board or council recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(2)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act

Yes

Financial statement in respect of the preceding financial year

Yes

A partnership agreement, if applicable

Yes

Section 27(d) of the Act

Proof of five years continuous refugee status in the Republic.	Yes	No
Certification from the Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs that the applicant will remain a refugee indefinitely.	Yes	No
An affidavit regarding aliases used for refugee status application(s) by principal applicant or family members, if applicable.	Yes	No

Section 27(e) of the Act

Proof of a pension fund or an irrevocable retirement annuity or a net worth or a combination of assets realising the minimum amount per month as determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette

Yes

Section 27(f) of the Act

Proof of a net worth in the amount determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette	Yes	No
Written undertaking to make payment in the amount determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette to the Director-General upon approval of the application.	Yes	No

Section 27(g) of the Act

Proof of kinship in the first step between the applicant and the citizen or permanent resident

Yes