This category of permit is applicable to foreigners who have been residing in South Africa on the basis of their work permits for a minimum period of five years, their spouses and also to dependents of South African citizens/permanent residence permit holders.

To apply for a direct residency permit you need to complete Form DHA-947 online via VFS GLOBAL.

DEPENDENT OF A SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENCE HOLDER UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS

DEPENDENT OF A SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZEN

SPOUSE MARRIED FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS

WORKER WITH FIVE YEARS CONTINUOUS WORK PERMITS STATUS