Proof of residence visa specialists in Johannesburg

Proof of permanent residence is necessary when you apply for South African citizenship and if you need to verify your status as a permanent resident.

While this process does take time, it is also crucial to have.

Permanent residence allows you to reside in South Africa indefinitely despite not being a South African citizen. You can apply for permanent residency after obtaining temporary residence.

The Department of Home Affairs issues a PR certificate as proof of their status to all successful permanent resident applicants within South Africa. Then, you can contact our experienced team of proof of residence visa specialists in Johannesburg for assistance in the next step to gain South African citizenship.

Permanent residency vs citizenship

As a permanent resident of South Africa, you share similar rights to a citizen, but you can’t vote in South African elections or hold a South African passport.

Despite its name, permanent residency is not as permanent as citizenship. It is possible to have your permanent residence permit withdrawn under various circumstances. When it comes to citizenship by naturalisation, you should meet with our experienced team of proof of residence visa specialists in Johannesburg to start the process of gaining South African citizenship.

You can apply for South African citizenship through naturalisation after five years of permanent residency. In addition, permanent permit holders must have lived for one year as an ordinary South African resident immediately before your application. Then you’ll need to have lived in South Africa for an additional four years after you have acquired permanent residency. Finally, you’ll need proof or residence, which our experienced team of proof of residence visa specialists in Johannesburg can help with.

To ensure you qualify for naturalisation, ensure you have adequate knowledge of a South African citizen’s duties and responsibilities, can communicate in one of the eleven official languages, and be of sound character. Additionally, you must also intend to continue living in South Africa.

Contact PM Immigration for details

For more information and assistance from our experienced team of proof of residence visa specialists in Johannesburg., contact PM Immigration today.