Register on GEMS online

Before you get started
please sign up.

We'll save your application online so you can complete it at your convenience. The details you supply below will also become your Member access details once you membership is activated.

PLEASE NOTE

The username must be at least 6 characters.
The password must be a minimum of 8 characters.
(Must contain a least a capital letter, a number and a special character e.g #,!,@).

Before you get started please create your TEST

We will require various supporting documentation for you to upload. Please review the required documents below and keep them ready to speed up the application process.


Documentation required from main member
  • A copy of each dependant's ID or birth certificate
  • If in a customary marriage, a declaration from the member confirming obligation towards his/her spouse.
Description of Dependant Document required
Spouse
  • A marriage certificate
  • If in a customary marriage, a declaration from the member confirming obligation towards his/her spouse
Ex spouse
  • Evidence of legal obligation to provide medical support per divorce settlement or court e.g the Divorce Order
Partner
  • A declaration confirming that the dependant is the member's life partner.
Child under the age of 21
  • A declaration confirming obligation towards the child and reason for difference in surname if the child's last name differs from the main member
  • Legal documentation if child is adopted
Child of 21 and older
  • For students:
    • Proof of registration at a recognized tertiary institution
    • A declaration confirming factual dependency on the main member.
  • For mental or physical disability:
    • Proof of disability from a medical practitioner (a medical assessment report completed by a practitioner)
    • A declaration confirming factual dependency on the main member, and that the child is not in a state institution
  • If the child is not a student or disabled:
    • A declaration confirming factual dependency on the member.
Extended Family
(Parents, step parents, parents-in-law,
step-parents-in-law, grandparents or grandparents-in-law)
  • A marriage certificate
  • If in a customary marriage, a declaration from the member confirming obligation towards his/her spouse
Declaration : A declaration may be a letter, email or telephone call from the main member.
Factual Dependance : A factual dependent depends on the main member for family care and support
Note:
  • Adult dependant rates are payable for all eligible dependents over the age of 21.
  • Child rates are payable for disabled dependants and dependants under 28 years who are enrolled for any course(s) or undergoing supervised practical training.
  • Your adult dependent(s) will be subject to at least an annual eligibility review. You must provide proof of dependency of all dependants over the age of 21 every year. Proof of eligibilty may be required e.g proof of student registration