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The Affidavit of Sponsorship for Visa is a crucial document required by South African immigration authorities when foreign nationals seek certain types of visas. This affidavit serves as a formal declaration by a sponsor (either an individual or organization) accepting financial responsibility for a visa applicant during their stay in South Africa. The document is particularly important for study visas, certain work visas, and long-term visitor visas where the applicant needs to demonstrate sufficient financial support. The affidavit must be executed in accordance with South African law and typically includes detailed information about the sponsor's financial capacity, the extent of support being offered, and the duration of the sponsorship commitment. It forms a key part of the visa application process and may be scrutinized by both the Department of Home Affairs and South African diplomatic missions abroad.

1. Deponent Details: Full legal name, identification number, residential address, and contact details of the sponsor making the affidavit

2. Relationship Declaration: Statement describing the relationship between the sponsor and visa applicant

3. Applicant Details: Full details of the visa applicant including full name, passport number, nationality, and purpose of visit

4. Financial Capacity: Declaration of sponsor's employment, income, and ability to meet financial obligations of sponsorship

5. Sponsorship Commitments: Detailed list of specific financial and material support the sponsor commits to providing

6. Duration of Support: Clear statement of the time period for which the sponsorship will be valid

7. Legal Declaration: Formal statement confirming the truth of the affidavit contents under oath