If your parents are ZEP holders, or if you yourself are a ZEP holder, you can move to temporary residence visas in terms of the Immigration Act, including: You can apply for a section 11 visitor visa for children if you are living with parent(s) who have temporary visas. You can apply for a section 13 study visa if you are going to school or studying in South Africa. You can apply for a section 18 relatives visa for children if you have an immediate family member who is a South African citizen or a permanent residency holder. If you fit one of these points below you can apply for a permanent residence permit: If you are the child (under the age of 21 years) of a South African citizen or permanent resident (Section 26(c)). This includes you if your parents became South African citizens or permanent residents after your birth). If you are a child (any age) of a South African citizen (Section 26(d)). If you are stateless, but you were not born in South Africa (Section 31(2)(b)). You may need the help of a lawyer for this application. 13