For university or long courses as the first status.
Route overview
School admission + proof of funds
Typical timeline / duration: 2-5 months
Important notes
Obtain a formal acceptance or confirmation of enrolment from an eligible South African school, university, college, or other learning institution.
Submit the study-visa application with a valid machine-readable passport, application form, photographs, admission evidence, itinerary or accommodation, and the prescribed fee.
Show sufficient financial support and medical cover, and provide medical and police-clearance certificates and any guardian or host evidence required for the applicant's age and programme.
Apply before travel when required and keep the study visa tied to the approved institution and course; complete any renewal or institution-change process before changing the programme.
South African government guidance states that study visas are issued for the duration of the study period and that holders may not work more than 20 hours per week part-time.
A study visa is not a general remote-work route. Any employment must remain within the student-work limit and other current conditions.
Preparation checklist
准备路径证明：取得符合资格的南非学校、大学、学院或其他教育机构出具的正式录取或注册确认。
核实路线条件：南非政府指引说明，学习签通常按学习期限签发；持有人每周兼职工作不得超过20小时。
核实路线条件：学习签不是通用远程工作路线。任何工作都必须符合学生工作时限及其他现行条件。
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