which visa for kids?

Last activity 31 July 2013 by chez33

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chez33New member27 June 2013 08:32:50

Can someone please help - I'm married to a South African, although he lost his duel so only has a British passport but has the right to permanent residency in SA. I am British as are our 2 children, aged 5 and 7. Now I'm clear that I need a relatives visa and I know exactly what I need to do. However I'm really confused what the kids need? we are going back to SA to live so will they need study visa's? can't seem to get a clear answer on this anywhere and really don't want to use an agent.

Thanks

karenViP27 June 2013 12:44:54

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Hello chez33

Welcome to Expat.com

Hope that the members will help you soon.

Thanks

Karen

ILOVELIFEMember01 July 2013 10:11:07

hi,
we are foregin citizen so not sure if what worked for us will work for you but here I go.

my hubby is on workvisa in SA & I am on spouse visa.

for our kids we converted the dependent visa into student visa.your kids will need admission in a school before applying for student visa.

chez33New member31 July 2013 12:20:21

Thanks for your reply's, I think they need the Bi-1738 and I need to tick study instead of relative, the problem is they are on the waiting list for a school and don't have a place yet!!! arrgghhh it's all such a headache, the admission forms for the school were worse that the visa forms!

:-)

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