Visa requirements

Once a minimum of 80% has been paid of your semester tuition fee you will be sent a Confirmation of Enrolment from Monash South Africa. Students must have this confirmation of enrolment in order to apply for study permit.

Prior to leaving to your home country, you must obtain a study permit (endorsed with a practical training permit) from the nearest South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade Commission.

The South Africa study permit now allows for students to work 20 hours per week during term time and to work full time during semester breaks. Study permits are issued for the duration of your course.

A refundable cash deposit/bank guarantee for repatriation purposes is payable to the South African High Commission.

Allow two to six weeks for applications to be processed (not including postage).

For more detailed information visit the South African Department of Home Affairs web site

Note: A visitor's visa cannot be converted to a study permit once you are in South Africa . In accordance with South African law, if you arrive without a study permit you will not be allowed to complete your enrolment and will be required to return to your home country.

See also:

• Health insurance