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Visitors Visa Endorsed Research Request Form

University of Cape TownRef: https://uct.ac.za/international/visitors-visa-endorsed-research-request-form

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This document is a form provided by the University of Cape Town for international researchers who need a visa endorsement letter to apply for a research visitor visa to South Africa. It outlines the process for submitting the request, including uploading required documents such as an academic offer letter and a copy of the passport's bio page. The form is available at all times and does not have a closing date.

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Visitors Visa Endorsed for Research Request Form

International researchers can apply for a visa endorsement letter from the University of Cape Town to support their application for a research visitor visa to South Africa. The form requires personal details, passport information, programme dates, and submission of an academic offer letter and passport bio page.

Who it is for: international researchers applying for a research visitor visa
How to act on it: Complete and submit the online form with required documents via the UCT International Hub website

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To minimise any delays in issuing the required letter : Thoroughly read and upload the required documentation.

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape

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https://uct.ac.za/international/visitors-visa-endorsed-research-request-form

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UCT
Visitors Visa Endorsed Research Request Form
iapo@uct.ac.za
+27 21 650 2822
Rondebosch
Cape Town
3-5 working days
3 months
Masingene Building, Cross Campus Rd
University of Cape Town
iapo@uct.ac.za
+27 21 650 2822
Rondebosch
Cape Town
Masingene Building, Cross Campus Rd