All extensions must be submitted through VFS Global. Here is a list of everything you will need.
The long answer
As you probably know, the retired person's visa usually expires after four years and you have to submit any visa renewal at least 60 days before the expiry date of your visa. You can apply for renewal earlier than the 60 days, but only within the last six months of the validity of the existing visa.
All extensions have to be submitted in South Africa through VSF Global,
They advise that if you have previously qualified under the R37,000 a month income, you should check the current exchange rate as this fluctuates, and ensure that you still qualify.
SA Migration says that the R37,000 income may originate from a pension, retirement account, or irrevocable annuity or from assets providing the required monthly income. They explain that accepted income from assets are dividend payments, rental income as well as interest payments
“With the continued visa application backlog challenges facing the South African Department of Home Affairs and the need to address the impact of the pending visas, waivers, and appeal applications, the Minister of the Department of Home Affairs has approved the extension of the temporary concession of affected foreign nationals until 30 June 2024.
“This temporary concession, effective December 2023, allows foreign nationals who have pending long-term visas, waivers, and appeal applications to continue to reside and work in South Africa on their current visa conditions pending the decision of their applications. Any reference to the Immigration Act refers to the Immigration Act No13 of 2002, as amended.”
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