A temporary residence permit may only be issued to a foreigner, who is not, or does not, become a prohibited person or an undesirable person. If issued outside the Republic of South Africa, a temporary residence permit is deemed to be of force and effect only after admission into the Republic.

Please note that the Repatriation Deposit of SEK 8.500 is no longer a requirement for any type of Visa application.

• Voluntary and charitable activities (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• Research (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• Accompanying spouse or dependent children (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• Medical elective or clinical traineeship (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• Studies (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• High school exchange (longer than 3 months)
  
  
• Studies as a participant in an established exchange programme
  
  
• Medical treatment
  
  
• Relative of a South African citizen or permanent resident
  
  
• Retired person
  
  
• Conducting work
  
  
• Installation, maintenance or repairing of machinery (up to 6 months)
  
  
• Managing an own business
  
  
• Other: Contact the Consular Section

Our office usually issues a temporary residence permit within three (3) months before the applicant's intended date of entry into the Republic of South Africa; we therefore kindly request that applications are not submitted prior to this issuing period.