mbydes

Hi there, can anyone confirm if the SA citizen needs to accompany the non-SA citizen in order to apply for a relatives permit?

Also does one need to submit actual passport or will a certified copy suffice?

Thanks

ededed

I took my SA wife with me to Whitehall, and can honestly say it saved the day - rather be safe than sorry. I don't think it is compulsory, but rather go with more information (supporting documents, spouses, bribes) than less.

You need your actual passport - they stamped mine there and then.

mbydes

Thanks very much.

Do they operate on an appointment basis at Whitehall or is it very much get there early and hope for the best?

Cheers

ededed

I haven't been in a few years, but you used to have to phone an automated number at a quid a minute, and at the end of a 9 minute call (and no, I'm not making this up) it gave you a time and date - non-negotiable, not refundable. If you couldn't make it, you had to dial again. The date was randomly generated for any time in the next 10 weeks. You can't just turn up.

Unless anyone knows differently?