March 2022
RELATIVE’S VISA
Issued to spouses and life partners of S.A. citizens or residents who plan to settle in South Africa permanently.
Valid for two (2) years. Visas are processed and adjudicated within 5-10 working days, during which the original passport will remain at the Embassy.
An appointment will be set up approximately three-four weeks prior to the departure date.
E-mail: bern.consular@dirco.gov.za (S.A. Embassy Bern)
Application Form: Attached. Please complete in black ink – do not sign
Passport: Must be valid 30 days after the expiry of the visa
Photos: Two(2) passport photos (Swiss standard) – no picture, no service
Itinerary: A one-way flight reservation is required. Do not make final arrangements
Financial means: Three (3)-month detailed bank statement
Proof of kinship: Copy of S.A. Passport/ID or S.A. Permanent Residence permit of spouse &
Marriage certificate OR
Life-Partner’s affidavit signed under oath (BI-12)
Birth certificate of children under the age of 18
Accommodation: Copy of –
Deeds of a house/apartment OR
Invitation from family/friends
Criminal Record: “Strafregisterauszug” on www.criminal-records.admin.ch (no apostille) from each country where applicant resided for a year or longer, after the age of 18
Medical Report: To be signed by your GP (Hausarzt).
Radiological Report: To be signed by your GP (Hausarzt) confirming that you never suffered /suffering of TB. Pregnant women and children under the age of 12 are exempt.
Swiss Permit: Applicable to any foreign national residing in Switzerland (C, B, L)
Visa fee: No cash necessary. Payment will be made online.
Please do not make any payments in advance.
Envelope: Self-addressed-stamped envelope for the return of the passport
The supporting documents should be in English language or officially translated (except bank statements)
Please print documents before attending your appointment. The Consular staff will no longer make any copies or print documents on your behalf.
The Consular Section may accept complete applications only.
