Visa & Immigration

1. Ngifuna ukwenza isicelo seviza.

   I want to apply for a visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa to South Africa.

   Grammar Note

   "isicelo" is a noun meaning "application" (class 7). "seviza" is the connective sa- + iviza, meaning "of the visa".

2. Ngicela amaphepha ayadingeka.

   Please give me the required documents.

   Usage

   Used when asking for required documents for a visa application.

   Grammar Note

   "ayadingeka" combines "aya-" (subject prefix) with "dingeka" (to be needed/required).

3. Iviza lami liphelelwa yisikhathi nini?

   When does my visa expire?

   Usage

   Used when checking the visa expiry date.

   Grammar Note

   "liphelelwa" is passive voice meaning "is finished by (time)".

4. Kumele ngilethe iphasiphothi lami.

   I must bring my passport.

   Usage

   Used when a passport is required for immigration or official procedures.

   Grammar Note

   "Kumele" is a modal expressing obligation. "ngi-" is the first-person singular subject prefix.

5. Ihhovisi leviza labasebenzi bakwamanye amazwe likuphi?

   Where is the foreign workers' visa office?

   Usage

   Used when looking for the office handling foreign worker visas.

   Grammar Note

   "ihhovisi leviza" is "the visa office"; "leviza" is the connective la- + iviza. "bakwamanye amazwe" means "of other countries" and agrees with abasebenzi (workers).

6. Ngicela ukwelulwa kwami kokuhlala.

   I request an extension of my stay permit.

   Usage

   Used when applying for an extension of a stay permit or visa.

   Grammar Note

   "ukwelulwa" is a passive infinitive. "koku-" combines "ko-" (connective) with "uku-" (infinitive).

7. Kuyimfuneko ukwethula ubufakazi.

   It is necessary to submit proof.

   Usage

   Used when explaining that proof/documentation needs to be submitted for a visa.

   Grammar Note

   "Kuyimfuneko" is a compound expression meaning "it is a necessity".

8. Ngiphephile yini ukungena eNingizimu Afrika?

   Is it safe for me to enter South Africa?

   Usage

   Used when checking safety or entry conditions for South Africa.

   Grammar Note

   "eNingizimu Afrika" is the Zulu name for South Africa. "e-" is the locative prefix.

9. Iviza lami liyadingeka yini ukukhishwa kabusha?

   Does my visa need to be reissued?

   Usage

   Used when checking if a visa needs to be reissued or renewed.

   Grammar Note

   "kabusha" is an adverb meaning "again/anew".

10. Ngingagcwalisa kuphi ikhadi lokufika?

    Where is the arrival card filled in?

    Usage

    Used when asking where to fill in the arrival card at immigration.

    Grammar Note

    "Ngingagcwalisa" = ngi- (I) + -nga- (can) + gcwalisa (fill in). "kuphi" means "where". "ikhadi lokufika" is "the card for arriving".

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