Sample letter of Support for Spouse Visa South Africa
Introduction
When applying for a spousal visa for South Africa there are many requirements that you need to satisfy before being issued the visa. One of those requirements is the letter of support (also known as a confirmation of support) from your South African citizen spouse or partner.
The South African spouse visa allows you to stay alongside your spouse for 2 years at a time and is extendable. You can apply for a spousal visa if you are on a tourist visa in South Africa.
The spousal visa is part of the family visa South Africa which is also more commonly known as the relatives visa.
If you do not qualify for the visa, these are the different South Africa visa types you can qualify for.
You can read here about spousal visa renewal in South Africa.
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The advantage of this visa is you can add one of the three endorsements to your visa:
- Working rights (must have a job offer)
- Study rights (must have been accepted at a recognized educational institution in SA)
- Business rights (Must have registered your business and have proof)
These are the temporary spouse visa South Africa requirements you would need to gather for the visa and if you have been offered a job then you can get a work endorsement on a spousal visa. Remember when adding a work endorsement, you applying for the section 11(6) visa of the immigration act.
What is a letter of support for a spouse visa?
A letter of support also called the confirmation of support is a document that your South African citizen partner writes to acknowledge, and confirm that they are aware that you are submitting an application for a spousal visa.
The letter of support confirms the following as well:
- Supporting your partner emotionally
- Supporting your partner financially
- You stand responsible for the costs related to the maintenance and removal of the applicant from the Republic.
As you can read, you need to confirm to the Department of Home Affairs that your partner is aware of the application being made, that they support the idea, and that they both financially and emotionally will support you.
An important aspect to bring to your spouse’s attention is that he or she will be responsible for the cost of your deportation should you ever need to be deported one day. This is something that you and your partner should have a discussion about and that they are made aware of.
How do I write a letter of support for a visa?
The letter of support for a spousal visa is fairly simple to write and does not require you to pick your brain.
The letter should include the following details:
- Addressed to Department of Home Affairs Pretoria
- Date
- A header (Name it: Confirmation of Support)
- The partner should confirm that he or she is aware of the application being made
- Specifically, name the visa being applied for
- Include your name and relationship to you (Husband or Wife)
- Confirm that they will emotionally and financially support you
- Undertake that they will be responsible for your deportation costs
- Thank the Department of Home Affairs for their kind consideration
- South African Partner to sign the letter include full name and surname
- Certify the letter
- Include contact details like phone number and email address (Not necessary)
As you can read from the requirements above that it’s fairly easy to write this letter. The only aspect you need to remember is whether you are applying for section 11(6) which is the endorsements we mentioned earlier or if you are simply applying for section 18.
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What documents do I need to sponsor my spouse? (South African Partner)
There are a few documents your partner would need to give you to include in your application:
- Certified copy of their South African ID or passport if they are a permanent resident
- The letter of support signed by your partner
- Spousal Affidavit signed by both you and your spouse in front of a commissioner of oaths
- Bank statements from your partner
- Utility bills which are in both your names
- Marriage certificate
These are the required documents you would need from your partner for the spousal visa application. They must provide these documents including their sensitive information for your application to be accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
The reason why your partner needs to show their bank statements is to show the Department of Home Affairs that your spouse can support you financially. The amount needed is at least R8,500.00 per month.
Remember that if you are applying in another country at a South African embassy, they might have different requirements compared to submitting in South Africa.
Each and every visa application is different from person to person so the information you find online will differ and you would need to find out what suits your needs.
What happens if my visa is rejected?
There are various reasons why your application may have been declined. The most popular reason is that you have omitted important documents that prove the legitimacy of your relationship.
An incomplete application will raise red flags to the officials reviewing your application.
Our advice is to ensure that you clearly show the following:
- How you share your responsibilities around the house
- Who pays for what and how are finances shared?
- Do both of you have access to each other’s finances or not
- Responsibilities of each party where the kids are concerned
Including this information in your affidavit is a must when you apply for the visa. This information should not be included in your confirmation of support letter.
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You definitely do not have to make use of an immigration consultant to apply for this visa but to increase your chances of obtaining the visa we would advise you of making use of an agent. We provide advice and compile your application so that it stands the best chance. We cross-check all your supporting documents and ensure that it is error-free.
Charl Vollmer has 8 years of experience helping people immigrate to South Africa. I am passionate about helping people and making their dreams a reality. Charl constantly stays up to date with South African Immigration rules and regulations. To contact Charl, visit our contact page.