(DHA-) Form 48

APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS

[Section 31(2)(c) and regulation 29]

REFERENCE NUMBER ________________________________________

PERSONAL DETAILS OF APPLICANT

1.1        Title: _____________________ 1.2        Surname: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.3        First names(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.4        Maiden name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.5        Other former surnames: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.6        Date of birth: _____________________________  1.7        Country of birth: _______________________________________________________________________________________

1.8        Nationality at birth ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.9        Present Nationality: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.10        Passport No: ___________________________________________ Expiry date: _____________________________ Issued by (Country): ____________________________________

1.11        Marital Status: _______________________________________________              Date: ______________________________________________________________________________

1.12        Present Residential Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.13        Postal Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.14        Tel. No: Home: _____________________________________Work: ______________________________________________   Cell: _________________________________________

               E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.15        Occupation: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.16        Type of temporary permit held (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.17        Valid until: _______________________________________________________________  Issuing office: ______________________________________________________________

1.18        Date and place where you entered the RSA: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.        DETAILS OF APPLICANTS SPOUSE (If applicable):

Title: ______________________________________   Surname: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Maiden name: _______________________________________________   First names: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Place of birth: __________________________________________________________________    Country: ___________________________________________________________________

Nationality at birth: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________________________   Passport Number: _____________________________________________________________________________

3.        DETAILS OF CHILDREN ACCOMPANYING YOU:

4.        EMPLOYMENT RECORD OF APPLICANT (to cover full period of employment):

5.        DETAILS REGARDING APPLICANT AND (if applicable) SPOUSE AND CHILDREN:

If you replied to any of the questions above in the affirmative, please furnish full details.

6.        SECTIONS OF THE REGULATION THAT MUST BE WAIVED

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I/We the undersigned, declare that the details reflected in this application and supporting documents are true and correct and that it is my/our intention to reside/ work in the Republic. I undertake to inform the Department of any change of address whilst the application is being processed, with the understanding that in the event of failure to do so the Department will not be responsible for any breakdown in communication. I/we, furthermore, undertake to inform the Department of any change in relevant information or circumstances that could influence the outcome of this application.

Signature of applicant: __________________________________________        Date: ___________________________________

FOR OFFICIAL USE;

Application checked and all supporting documents verified.

Application tracked and traced.

Name and Surname: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Designation: ________________________________________________  Persal No:___________________________________________________

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

In providing for the regulation of admission of foreigners to and their residence in the Republic, the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), inter alia, aims to promote economic growth through the employment of needed foreign labour which does not adversely impact on existing labour standards and rights and expectations of South African workers.

Temporary residence permits

In order to satisfy the Director-General that the issuing of a work permit to a foreigner would promote economic growth and would not be to the disadvantage of South African citizens or permanent residents, documentary proof must be submitted that a diligent search had been done and that the employer had been unable to employ a local candidate with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant. This requirement is satisfied by means of an advertisement in the national printed media, which would afford South African citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to compete for the position.

In terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Act, the Minister may, for good cause, waive any prescribed requirement or form. Should a foreigner thus not be able to comply with the above requirements, he/she or the employer may request the Minister to exempt the applicant from submitting the relevant document(s). The following documents have to accompany this application:

(a)        A letter signed by the employer, citing the requirements to be waived and a comprehensive motivation for each requirement.

(b)        A copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae.

(c)        A copy of the applicant's passport and all temporary residence permits affixed therein.

(d)        A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee.

(e)        Background on the company/institution for record purposes.

Should the request be considered favourably, a letter will be forwarded to the applicant or his/her employer, which has to be submitted with the application and remaining requirements at the nearest Regional Office of the Department or South African foreign office if the applicant is still abroad.

Permanent residence permits

In terms of section 31(2)(c) read with section 27 of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), and the permanent residence application form BI-947, the Minister may, for good cause, waive any prescribed requirement or form. Should a foreigner thus not be able to comply with any of the requirements, he/she may request the Minister to exempt the applicant from submitting the relevant document(s). The following documents have to accompany this application:

(a)        A letter signed by the applicant, citing the requirements to be waived and a comprehensive motivation for each requirement.

(b)        A copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae.

(c)        A copy of the applicant's passport and all temporary residence permits affixed therein.

(d)        A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee. if applicable.

(e)        Background on the company/institution for record purposes.

(f)        Business Plan, Bank or financial statements, if applicable

(g)        Recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry, if the application is made in respect of a business being conducted in the Republic.