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US CITIZEN MARRIES IN SOUTH AFRICA QUESTION

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I am not sure if you can help but I have a general Question.

 

I am a US citizen living in the US and I visit South Africa three times already and met someone there and we been dating long distance.  Can you please answer the following question below so I have ideal the process  just in case for the future.

 

 

1)        What is the process for a US citizen to marry in South Africa.

2)      If marry in South Africa   can I right  after Apply for any time of residency to stay living in the country for many years until I can change to permanent.

 

 

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On 1/10/2020 at 9:33 AM, Kortiz1 said:

I am not sure if you can help but I have a general Question.

 

I am a US citizen living in the US and I visit South Africa three times already and met someone there and we been dating long distance.  Can you please answer the following question below so I have ideal the process  just in case for the future.

 

 

1)        What is the process for a US citizen to marry in South Africa.

2)      If marry in South Africa   can I right  after Apply for any time of residency to stay living in the country for many years until I can change to permanent.

 

 

Annoying and involving multiple governments, but seemingly easier than getting married in the US. 

https://za.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/getting-married-in-south-africa/

You will need to get an "Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Marry" from the US Consulate. 

There is a link contained on their website for the Home Affairs office which just makes me weep, however it does tell you what documents and other things you need the day of the marriage. 

 

 

Intergate has some good explanations about the South African residence process. 

https://www.intergate-immigration.com/south-african-spousal-visa-requirements.php

 

You'll be looking at a Spousal Visa, then a Spousal Permit, and finally Permanent residence.

Good luck! 

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