South Africa · Family

South Africa Relative's Visa

Q: Who qualifies for this route to South Africa?

The official source states: “An immediate-family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident may receive a Relative's Visa.” (dha.gov.za, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “The current financial assurance is R8,500 per person per month, except where the South African sponsor is a dependent child.” The lowest published threshold is ZAR 8,500 (savings). (dha.gov.za, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: children (dha.gov.za, read 2026-07-27).

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “A first-step relative of a citizen or permanent resident may qualify separately for section 27(g) permanent residence.” (dha.gov.za, read 2026-07-27.)

6 facts quoted from the official source

An immediate-family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident may receive a Relative's Visa.

Savings required: ZAR 8,500
Can bring: children
Requirements: 3

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Financial resourcesThe current financial assurance is R8,500 per person per month, except where the South African sponsor is a dependent child.
Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must prove kinship within the second step to the citizen or permanent resident.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Passport or travel-document requirementPassport or travel document must remain valid for at least 30 days after the intended visit and have an unused endorsement page.

Also stated by the source

Long-term residence or conversion pathA first-step relative of a citizen or permanent resident may qualify separately for section 27(g) permanent residence.

Family

Who you can bring

children

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Initial duration or stay ceilingA Relative's Visa may be issued for a maximum of two years at a time.

How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to South Africa?

The official source states: An immediate-family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident may receive a Relative's Visa.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: The current financial assurance is R8,500 per person per month, except where the South African sponsor is a dependent child. The lowest published threshold is ZAR 8,500 (savings).

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: children.

04What does this route lead to?

The official source states: A first-step relative of a citizen or permanent resident may qualify separately for section 27(g) permanent residence.

Every answer is quoted from the official dha.gov.za page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source dha.gov.zaLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this South Africa government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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Permanent Residence — child of a South African citizen (section 26(d))Permanent Residence — child under 21 of citizen or permanent resident (section 26(c))Permanent Residence — first-step relative of citizen or permanent resident (section 27(g))Permanent Residence — spouse of citizen or permanent resident for five years (section 26(b))Visitor visa — accompanying spouse or dependent child of a temporary-visa holder Visitor visa — spouse of a South African citizen or permanent resident (section 11(6))

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