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Which visa are you applying for? Also, what is your nationality? There are slightly different regulations for different countries.
Some visas, including the work visa, require "medical and radiology reports" as per this page on the South African government website. You can also read more about the tests here. It seems that for the most part they are for the purposes of screening for TB. This appears to be the official form that must be filled in by the GP doing the check-up.
So to answer your question, it seems to me that this report doesn't include HIV testing - but it's always best to check with your local South African embassy or consulate to make sure.
Meagan
I applied for my visa a couple of months ago and there are two forms that need to be filled in. Make sure you print the official forms from either the Home Affairs site or VFS website.
One is a general medical form which needs to be signed and stamped by a GP. The tests are pretty straight forward. The doctor just asks you some very basic questions about your health and then just confirms if you are healthy enough to move abroad.
Then you also need a radiological test done - this is basically a chest x-ray and needs to be done at a hospital with the correct machinary. It's very quick.
No HIV tests are carried out. Don't worry, they don't use any needles or do anything to invasive.
Most importantly remember to use the correct forms...otherwise the whole exercise ends up being a waste of time.
Good luck with the move
Shantalie
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I'm on an independent visa - but I don't think it should make a difference. I have never taken a blood test and I've applied for 5 visas already.
Smith
Hey Anonymous,
No there is no HIV test for the dependent visa. There many other South African Temporary Residence Visas ( migratewithq.com/temporary-residence-permit-south-africa ) which do not require an HIV test.