The BI-1740 (Form 9) is a South African Department of Home Affairs form. Foreigners living in South Africa use it to change the conditions on an existing permit or to switch to a different immigration status.
The form is governed by Section 10(6) of the Immigration Act and Regulation 7(9)(c). It requires personal information, passport details, your current permit details, and a clear description of the change you want.
South African law requires foreigners to hold the correct immigration status at all times. Submitting false information is a criminal offense. Penalties include fines, deportation, or a ban from re-entering the country.
The BI-1740 also includes a section for applicants to explain reasons to avoid criminal charges. Complete every section accurately. You may need to resubmit documents from your original permit application if requested by the Department.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bi Form 9 Application |
| Form Length | 23 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min 45 sec |
| Other names | bi form 9 printable, bi 9 section, bi form south, bi form 9 |