This is directed to ImmigrationSouthAfrica (and all others who have valid information!!):
I am a US citizen and am engaged to a South African. I am currently in the USA and travelling soon to Cape Town to be with my fiance. We plan to marry in Cape Town. We would like to have our marriage officially recognized and for me to be able to stay and work in Cape Town as we are wed.
You've mentioned (and I've read else where) laws have recently changed and I'm having a hard time understanding what exactly must happen. I plan to travel after April 1, the proposed date the laws become official. In the NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS post you said "For a "tourist visa", no, US and Canadian citizens don't need to apply for this and they receive a port-of-entry visa when entering the Republic of SA. For any other type of visa, yes, you do need to appear in person." What exactly does this mean for me regarding all other visa I need to obtain to be married and stay in Cape Town??
Is there a step-by-step process you can give me? Starting with the marriage certificate all the way to what visas I will need to apply for. Is there anything I need to do while I am still here in the USA to help? What do I need to bring with me to South Africa (ie: birth certificate, reports, ect.)?
I want to be 100% prepared when I arrive as to meet all deadlines before my visitors visa expires. Thank you so much for your help!!! I couldn't stand having to come back to America after the wedding for paper-works sake!