SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Business visas may be issued to those who wish to obtain temporary and / or permanent residency in South Africa whilst setting up and running their own business.
Enter and re-enter South Africa freely
Progress to Permanent Residency
Family members may accompany you
Inter-alia with the visa application, one must be able provide a certificate issued by a chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants or professional accountant registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, or a business accountant registered with the South African Institute for Business Accountants to the effect that:
One of the essential requirements to secure a Business visa is a comprehensive business plan and a business profile. Please click here for more information hereon.
The Certification from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) takes on average 1 – 3 months to obtain. Once this certificate has been secured, you will be in a position to file your Business Visa application which in turn takes 4 weeks to be processed by the Department of Home Affairs / relevant South African Embassy.