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The ZAR 120,000 fee is a once-off processing fee for a Financially Independent Permanent Residence Permit under Section 27(f) of the South African Immigration Act. This fee is payable upon approval of the application. 1. Payment Recipient The payment must be made to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa. This applies whether you are submitting your application locally or from abroad. 2. When to Pay? • The fee is only payable once the application is approved. • The Department of Home Affairs will issue an approval letter instructing the applicant to make the payment. • You should not pay this fee at the time of application submission. 3. Where to Pay? Once you receive the approval letter, payment can be made through the following methods: ✅ Bank Deposit / EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer): • The approval letter will contain the official banking details of the Department of Home Affairs. • The reference number provided in the letter must be used for tracking the payment. ✅ Direct Payment at Home Affairs Offices: • In some cases, applicants may be instructed to pay directly at a designated Home Affairs office. • Always confirm with Home Affairs before making any payment. ✅ Payments from Abroad: • If you are outside South Africa, you may need to make an international bank transfer to the Department of Home Affairs' official account. • Ensure the reference number from the approval letter is included to avoid delays. 4. Proof of Payment Submission After payment is made: • Submit the proof of payment (bank confirmation or receipt) to the designated Home Affairs office handling your application. • Only after this step will you receive your permanent residence certificate. 5. Important Notes ❗ Non-Refundable Fee: The ZAR 120,000 is a non-refundable administrative fee. ❗ Do not make payments to individual officials or consultants ❗ Always request and retain receipts ❗ Verify Banking Details: Always confirm the bank details directly with Home to avoid scams. ❗ Timely Payment: Delays in payment submission may lead to delays in receiving your permanent residence certificate. ❗ The financially independent permanent residence category (Section 27(f) of the Immigration Act) requires proof of this payment along with evidence that you possess the required net worth to qualify under this category. Would you like assistance in finding the latest DHA banking details or confirming payment procedures? 😊 How can we help you , please email us to info@samigration.com whatsapp message me on: +27 82 373 8415, where are you now? check our website : www.samigration.com Please rate us by clinking on this links : Sa Migration Visas https://g.page/SAMigration?gm |
