US citizen to marry South African citizen and leave US...?

[siah semah]

Hello, Im a US citizen of 33 years, never left the USA. Im in a long term/distance relationship with a South African Citizen who has come to the USA for visitation of her sister in Chicago. (she hasn't a visa any longer though).

We want to know, what will I need to marry her in South Africa, and move there, permanently?

How much will this cost?

How long will this take?

Is it even possible?

We are not rich, we want to be married next year, is there hope for us?

Im willing to leave the US for her. Is that ok?

thank you.

 

[Proserpina]

Hello, Im a US citizen of 33 years, never left the USA. Im in a long term/distance relationship with a South African Citizen who has come to the USA for visitation of her sister in Chicago. (she hasn't a visa any longer though).

We want to know, what will I need to marry her in South Africa, and move there, permanently?

How much will this cost?

How long will this take?

Is it even possible?

We are not rich, we want to be married next year, is there hope for us?

Im willing to leave the US for her. Is that ok?

thank you.

You need to look at South African law.

 

[FlyingRon]

We could give you a straight forward answer if you were having her come here. As far as US law is concerned all you need to immigrate to SA is a passport and an airline ticket.

You may wish to check these sites out:
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index.php/permanent-res
http://www.southafrica.info/travel/documents/immigration.htm#.VAsECks2Wi8