How to apply for a life partner permit
We do not choose where or when we fall in love and it can happen anywhere in the world. If you find a partner in a different country and you want to spend the rest of your life with them then it is possible to live in the same country and build a future together. If you are a South African citizen or a permanent resident holder, you have 5 years proof of cohabitation and if you want your partner to join you and share beautiful memories together then it is important that you and your partner apply for a partner permit. It may seem like an easy procedure but a life partner permit can take time to be approved and it may not be easy to get.
There are things that you need to know before you can apply for a life partner permit and there are questions that they will ask you before you can apply for the life partner permit:
- Are you in a permanent relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident?
- Is the person applying for the life partner permit a South African citizen?
When you apply for a life partner permit the relationship needs to meet the criteria of being a permanent resident and that you live together. You also need to prove that you are supporting each other emotionally and financially. The financial criteria include items such as bills, assets and liabilities. Preparing for the emotional criteria can be a bit of a challenge and it is harder to substantiate and you need to be able to give reasons why you need the life partner permit. This is also part of the application and you need to be extremely prepared.
When you apply for a life partner permit you will need to make the submission in your country of origin. You can still apply for a life partner permit in South Africa and this can only be done when you already possess a permit or a visa that entitles you to be in South Africa.
PM Immigration
For information on how you can apply for a life partner permit contact PM Immigration and they will be able to help you get a life partner permit.