Permanent Resident, but no ID, yet..

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Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember12 December 2014 05:49:48

Hello fellow expats!

I am a Filipina and just granted a PRP. I intend to travel (cross the border) soon and wondering if I "still" have to secure a Visa (as Filipino needs visa in most countries) or PRP certificate would be fine.

Thank you.

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

Member since 14 August 2010

ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat12 December 2014 10:53:31

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Cross the border...聽聽...but from which country to which other country?

You cannot travel on a South African ID. Coming into South Africa is fine and you no longer need to apply for a visa.

Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember12 December 2014 10:59:33

I am in South Africa and planning to cross the border to Swaziland and Mozambique. I've been to these countries before and had to secure visa. Just wondering, now that I am a Permanent Resident of South Africa, will I be exempted then?

Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember15 December 2014 07:13:42

Thank you!

hanskroll Member

Member since 23 January 2014

hanskrollMember21 January 2015 04:59:05

Hi Senith,

You are perfectly fine to travel out and in for as long as you bring along your PRP certificate at all times.
You do not need a visa since you have now been granted permanent residence.

Hope this helps.
Hans

hanskroll Member

Member since 23 January 2014

hanskrollMember21 January 2015 04:59:51

To add to my previous message, you bring your Filipino passport together with your PRP certificate when you travel in and out.

Senith Member

Member since 02 September 2011

SenithMember21 January 2015 05:32:23

Thanks for the info! I am now in Ballito and decided to skip Swaziland. And with what's happening in Mozambique (floods), doubt it very much if I want to visit them.

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