South African Embassy in Sweden, Temporary Residence Permit, Medical Treatment Permit

A foreigner, who intends to receive medical treatment in the Republic of South Africa for a period exceeding three (3) months, may be issued with a medical treatment permit.

The following documentation must be submitted in respect of each person applying for a medical treatment permit:

A fully completed application form (see Form BI-1738), including two (2) passport photographs;

A passport valid for no less than thirty (30) days after departure from the Republic of South Africa, and containing at least two (2) blank pages for endorsements (non-Swedish passports must contain a valid long term or permanent residence permit for Sweden);

A letter from the applicant's medical practitioner or medical institution indicating the reasons for and the period and details of the treatment in the Republic of South Africa;

Details of the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees, provided that in a case where the applicant's medical scheme or employer is not liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover shall be submitted;

Particulars of the persons accompanying the applicant;

A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if the applicant travelled or intends travelling from or through a yellow fever endemic area: provided that the certificate shall not be required when the applicant travelled or intends travelling in direct transit through such area;

Proof of a valid return flight reservation or payment of a cash deposit of SEK 8500, which shall be refunded to the applicant after his/her final departure;

Proof of sufficient financial means, which shall be in the form of:

Bank statements
Cash available, including travellers' cheques;
Undertaking supported by, where necessary, bank statements or salary advices, by the host in the Republic accepting responsibility for the costs related to the maintenance and removal of the applicant, should this be necessary;

A self-addressed A5-size envelope with postage paid for SEK 71 (registered mail), to return the endorsed passport and personal original documents;

Payment of the above-mentioned application fee and cash deposit, if applicable, may be made through an electronic bank transfer to the following account:

Recipient:	South African Embassy in Stockholm
Bank giro:	606-4893
Banking institution:	SEB
Ref:	Medical Treatment Permit

A copy of the transfer slip should be submitted together with application, as proof of payment. Furthermore the cash deposit should be transferred separately from the application fee.

A medical treatment permit may be issued for a maximum period of six (6) months at a time.

The holder of a medical treatment permit may not conduct work in the Republic of South Africa.

Documentation that accompanies the application shall be original or certified copies and, if applicable, translated by a sworn translator into English.

A complete application may be either mailed to our office, or submitted personally during the consular opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri; 09:00-12:30.

On condition that a complete application for a permit is submitted, the time required to process the application is normally 15 working days. Please note however, that during the high season (June-August & November-January), the processing of applications may take longer.

Our office may only issue a permit within three (3) months before the applicant's intended date of entry into the Republic of South Africa; we therefore kindly request that applications are not submitted prior to this issuing period.

Application for a Medical Treatment Permit