Permanent Resident, but no ID, yet..

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember12 December 2014 05:49:48

Hello fellow expats!

I am a Filipina and just granted a PRP. I intend to travel (cross the border) soon and wondering if I "still" have to secure a Visa (as Filipino needs visa in most countries) or PRP certificate would be fine.

Thank you.

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat12 December 2014 10:53:31

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Cross the border... ...but from which country to which other country?

You cannot travel on a South African ID. Coming into South Africa is fine and you no longer need to apply for a visa.

Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember12 December 2014 10:59:33

I am in South Africa and planning to cross the border to Swaziland and Mozambique. I've been to these countries before and had to secure visa. Just wondering, now that I am a Permanent Resident of South Africa, will I be exempted then?

Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember15 December 2014 07:13:42

Thank you!

hanskroll Member

Member since 23 January 2014

hanskrollMember21 January 2015 04:59:05

Hi Senith,

You are perfectly fine to travel out and in for as long as you bring along your PRP certificate at all times.
You do not need a visa since you have now been granted permanent residence.

Hope this helps.
Hans

hanskroll Member

Member since 23 January 2014

hanskrollMember21 January 2015 04:59:51

To add to my previous message, you bring your Filipino passport together with your PRP certificate when you travel in and out.

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Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember21 January 2015 05:32:23

Thanks for the info! I am now in Ballito and decided to skip Swaziland. And with what's happening in Mozambique (floods), doubt it very much if I want to visit them.