South Africa - Apply for Permission to Evaluate Foreign Qualification

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Procedure

Apply by email

1. To Apply for Permission to Evaluate Foreign Qualification, the applicant has to approach the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office email ID [email protected]
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Once the verification process is complete, collect the verification report from SAQA either in-person or by post, courier, or email depending on the arrangements made during the application process.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through post

1. To Apply for Permission to Evaluate Foreign Qualifications, the applicant has to approach the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's postal address.
7. The postal address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Once the verification process is complete, collect the verification report from SAQA either in-person or by post, courier or email depending on the arrangements made during the application process.
13. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Academic records
• Passport size photographs
• Nationality card
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Postal Address
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X06
Waterkloof, 0145
Street Address
SAQA House
1067 Arcadia Street, Hatfield
Pretoria
Tel: 012 431 5000
Foreign Evaluations Enquiries: [email protected]
Contact details link

Eligibility

• Any foreign qualified person who intends to Apply for Permission to Evaluate Foreign Qualifications is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Age
• Gender
• Nationality
• Identity number
• Qualification details
• Email ID
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In South Africa, permission to evaluate a foreign qualification is a process where the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluates the authenticity, validity, and comparability of a qualification obtained from a foreign country.
• This process is important because it ensures that the qualifications obtained from foreign countries meet the same standards as those obtained in South Africa. It is required for various purposes, including employment, immigration, and further studies.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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