Notarial Contract for LPP

fries

Member

Member since 23 May 2017

fries

23 May 2017 19:59:21

fries

23 May 2017 19:59:21

Hi,

I am a South African National and my partner is a British National. We are currently living in Canada and I'm trying to apply for a visa for my partner.

I'm a bit perplexed about the Notarial Cohabitation Contract requirement for the visa. The requirements say the Notarial Contract needs to be signed in the presence of a South African Notary, but how does one do this while living abroad?

Can we have it signed by a Canadian Notary? If so, are there any extra steps I need to take and do we need any witnesses besides the one Notary?

Thanks for helping!
fries

terryZW

Member

Member since 11 April 2015

Cape Town, Western Cape

terryZW

26 June 2017 10:30:38

terryZW

26 June 2017 10:30:38

Cape Town, Western Cape

Your notarial agreement doesn't have to be by a notary in South Africa. You can get one done by a Canadian lawyer but make sure the DHA-1712 Form 12 form is signed and certified at the SA embassy/consulate in Canada. You don't "need" witnesses but if you can then rather get them to write affidavits confirming that your relationship is legit