Study Visa | Immigration Law South Africa 2014
On June 12, 2014 / Leave a comment
A study visa is issued to a foreign national who wishes to commence studies in South Africa.
When the individual wants to study, the intended institution has to confirm that he/she will be studying there, that arrangements for the fees have been made and also confirm that the place of a South African citizen is not being taken.
The individual also has to provide proof of medical cover in South Africa, if by any unfortunate accident, the person has to be admitted to hospital or see a doctor the necessary medical cover is in place for medical expenses.
For all study visas it is required that a repatriation fee be paid to the Department or South African Mission. This is a cash deposit which is kept by the Department of Home Affairs should the need ever arise for the department to have to repatriate the individual back to his country of origin. The amount to be paid by the applicant varies from country to country.
The study visa allows the student who is taking up studies at a higher educational institution to undertake part time work for a period of no more than 20 hours per week.
According to Section 12 of the Immigration Law:
- Study visas are to be issued for duration of the course for learning institutions (higher learning institutions)
- Study visas to be issued for maximum 8 years for primary school
- Study visa to be issued for maximum 6 years for secondary schooling
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