VISA APPLICATIONS

VISA APPLICATIONS

Start here for your visa application process!

Our team is only responsible for writing letters of invitation from our YWAM Base, so please keep in mind that it is fully your responsibility to be on top of your visa process from beginning to end. We do what we can to share what information we have, which can be found in the tabs to the left.

If you are wanting to ensure the latest information and best assistance for your visa application process, you are always welcome to hire Imcosa to assist you as they are professionals in this area. Pursuing this option is expensive and doesn’t guarantee a visa, but its worth it for many of our missionaries.

It is also helpful to follow this Facebook group for Expats in South Africa as they often post relevant updates and is a great place to ask questions!

What You are Responsible For:

  • Praying for favor in getting a visa!

  • Starting the process to apply for your Visa at least 60 days before it expires

  • Follow all the steps for your application process (see the categories to the left)

  • Gathering all the required documents and making all appointments needed

  • Covering all financial aspects of applying for a visa

  • Proofreading the Visa Invitation Letter draft once you receive it from the Visa Team to make sure all information is correct, and getting back to us so we can send a final copy

  • All printing

  • Sending us a copy of your visa when you receive a new one so that we can have it on file

  • Communicating with our Visa Team - if you have a request or question - email us!

What You can Expect from our Visa Team:

  • We are in prayer for you during this application process!

  • Once we get the information we need for the Visa Invitation Letter, we will send a draft of a visa letter and once it is proofread, we will send a final copy back to you

  • Optional: If you would like us to meet with and review your documents before you submit them to double check for any possible errors, email our team and we can find a time to meet with you

HELPFUL CONTACT INFO:

YWAM Muizenberg Visa Team — visa@ywammuizenberg.org

Recommended Professional Immigration Services — Imcosa Immigration Consulting

VFS (South Africa) Call Center — +27 (012) 425-3000 (Mon-Fri – 08:00 to 12:00 & 13:00 to 17:00)

VSF (South Africa) Email — info.dhasa@vfshelpline.com

Contact DHA Directly — www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us/27-dha-leadership

Please note that all South African Visa Facilitation Centers will be closed on South African Public Holidays