Medical Aid

MEDICAL AID

In terms of the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2002 as Amended and its Regulations any prospective student to the Republic of South Africa, must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 Act 131 of 1998.

Although you might be able to secure a study visa with other types of medical products, be they South African or other wise, the University of the Witwatersrand only accepts South African Medical Aid products.  Amongst other coverage, the product must include provisions for Doctor’s visits, private hospitalisation, medicines and emergencies.  Please note that WITS University does NOT accept Makoti Medical Aid.

To comply with the regulations, the University requires a continuous membership certificate as proof of full Medical Aid cover with a South African based medical aid scheme for the full calendar year, until 31 December of that year.

To avoid unnecessary complications, please make the necessary financial arrangements with the medical aid provider prior to your entry into South Africa. Should you rely on sponsorship, please ensure that you advise your sponsor of this requirement as soon as you get sponsorship or acceptance. The required medical aid cover fee must be paid directly to the Medical Aid Company, separate to that of the tuition fees.

Students will not receive a Clearance to Register unless they can show a membership certificate as proof of a valid and comprehensive medical aid cover for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December), without a Clearance from the International Students Office, the student cannot register at Wits University.

Students who are members or dependents on a South African based parent/guardian/spousal/work medical aid are required to present a recent membership certificate for the annual registration. The membership certificate must reflect active membership for the current year.

Medical Aid providers with weekly consulting hours on Wits campus:

For other SA Medical Aid Products to be considered: The certificate/letter confirming membership must be for the current year.