Check List

Step 1 Medical Aid

For All Students Undertaking Courses of 3 Months and Above

To study in South Africa you need to be medically covered for the full duration of your study. According to legislation, the medical aid has to be a South African administered and/or recognized product paid up to 31 December of the year of registration. The Polytechnic advises, amongst other coverage, that the product include provisions for hospitalization, medicines & repatriation of remains.

For Short-term / Occasional / Semester Students

To study in South Africa, you need to purchase a minimum of 6 month medical aid cover; as outlined above. Most insurance companies will refund the unused portion of the medical aid cover. Enquire about this option with the medical aid company as each company has different requirements for refunds.

Step 1 is not required by Refugees, Asylum Seekers and individuals studying 3 months or less.

Step 2, Study Permit

You need a study permit for all courses which are more than 3 months.The following should be submitted to the South African Embassy/Consulate in your country to obtain your Study Permit, in some instances these may vary:

• A passport valid for not less that 30 days after intended studies

• Administrative fee of R425 (as at December 2007)

• Confirmation and proof of payment for the Medical Aid Cover with a South African registered scheme for comprehensive (day to day and hospitalization) cover

• Letter of Offer from the Johannesburg Polytechnic stating the duration of Certificate/Diploma and duration of study.

• Medical and Radiological reports (less than six months old)

• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, if relevant

• Relevant certificates if married, widowed, divorced or separated

• Details regarding arranged accommodation while in South Africa

• Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and maintenance

• A police clearance certificate for the past 12 months or longer since the age of 18

• A cash deposit or a return ticket to country of origin.

NB: Some Nations of African countries are not required to pay this deposit if their Government undertakes, in writing, to cover all costs relating to any repatriation action that may become necessary.

Step 2 is not required by Refugees, Asylum Seekers and for individuals studying 3 months or less.

Step 3: Tuition

Retain your receipt of the payment of your full academic year’s tuition. Tuition Fees Must be paid in full and in advance before any admission letter is processed.

Step 4: International Administration Fee

Retain your receipt of the payment of your International Application Fee. This fee is non-refundable and expires at 31 December every year. The fee is the same, should your study be for 12 months or less during the academic year.

Step 5: Clearance Certificate

Take proof of the items listed below to the International/Accounts Office at Johannesburg Polytechnic to obtain your Clearance Certificate

• Full payment of Medical Aid

• Full payment of tuition

• Full payment of International Administration Fee

• Original Passport with valid multi-entry study permit /or for short courses a valid visa for 3 or six months enough to cover the period of study.

Step 6: Registration

Take your Admission Letter to the appropriate department/faculty to register for your courses/programs. Please direct your international requirement inquiries to info@johannesburgpolytechnic.com

Categories that Pay South African Fees
 

• SA citizens - must have valid South African ID Book (Passport or Birth Certificate are not sufficient)

• SA permanent residents - must have valid South African ID Book (Passport or Birth Certificate are not sufficient)

• SADC Citizens - Granted in terms of Johannesburg Polytechnic Policy via SADC Protocol on Education & Training

• SADC permanent residents - Granted in terms of Johannesburg Polytechnic Policy via SADC Protocol on Education & Training

• Kenyan Citizens - Johannesburg Polytechnic has accepted to take Kenyan students as part of SADC policy

• Diplomats & their dependants stationed in SA - Local Fees only apply whilst diplomatic status is valid. Proof is required each year

• Official Refugees - Only applicable once they have been granted Official Refugee Status. ID Book/Papers required as proof

• Asylum Seekers – Must have a valid Asylum Seekers Permit

• Children and spouses of Johannesburg Polytechnic Employees – pay local fees. This would only be for permanent employees of Johannesburg Polytechnic - in terms of their contract of employment.
   

International Fees and other cases
 

• People married to SA Citizens or Permanent Residents   - pay SA fees only once they themselves have obtained SA Citizenship or Permanent Residency

• Same sex marriages to SA Citizen or Permanent Resident - pay SA fees only once they themselves have obtained SA Citizenship or Permanent Residency

• Life partnerships to SA Citizen or Permanent Resident - pay SA fees only once they themselves have obtained SA Citizenship or Permanent Residency

• People Exempt from Obtaining a study visa - any exemptions from obtaining a study visa or allowing local fees in terms of the old Aliens Control Act will need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (New Immigration Act recognizes old Act’s exemptions – but many such exemptions are region specific)
   

Categories that Pay International Fees

Everybody else not mentioned above, including but not limited to:
 

• SA Taxpayers (I.e. only pay SA Tax. E.g. Contract workers or Temporary residents) The criterion of paying tax is not sufficient for a reduction in international fees

• SADC Taxpayers - Taxpaying per se is not a sufficient condition for exemption from international fees.

• SA & SADC Temporary Residents – If there is an expiry date and if they are required to renew their residence status periodically, then they cannot be considered permanent residents of the country.

• SA Permanent Resident Applications under Review (including those married to SA resident / citizen) - There is no guarantee that Permanent Residence status will be granted. Until such status is granted, International Fees apply. Note that status at registration determines fees paid.

• International Affiliates - Enter South Africa on a Visitors Visa, as such they cannot register for courses. They pay an International Affiliate Fee for their association with the institution

NB: Under the current set-up we charge the same fees to all our students except that International students pay R1000.00 International Application Fee while local students pay R200.00 Application fees.

All enquiries related to study permits and medical aid cover
contact the International Office
Email : studysa@johannesburgpolytechnic.com