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Cape Town Shines, and So Does South Africa’s New Critical Skills Visa Overhaul

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As Cape Town is raking in the accolades – being crowned as the world’s number one city in a recent Time Out survey for its beauty, happiness, and vibrant food scene, and now included in a prestigious index ranking the 25 best destinations globally among executive nomads – the nation is doubling down on its appeal to global talent. The introduction of a revamped points-based system for Critical Skills Visas in October 2024 shows a leading approach to drawing the best and brightest to its shores.

South African Work Visa
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Early success of Points-Based System holds promise for attracting foreign talent to SA

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In the first three months after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) introduced the new Points-Based system (PBS) to streamline the processing of Critical Skills and General Work Visa applications, the success of this transparent points scale in objectively determining applicant eligibility, is already noticeable. Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at DHA, said since the PBS was implemented in October 2024, the department has noticed an upward trajectory in the number of foreigners’ applications complying with the required criteria. He attributes this directly to the fact that the system is clear on the requirements for foreigners who apply for a work visa and thus brings predictability.

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