ARE YOU IN NEED OF A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA?

If you have scarce or in-demand skills and want to build your career in South Africa, Xpatweb can help. We offer a comprehensive, personalised Critical Skills Work Visa package designed specifically for skilled professionals like you. 

Our tailored visa services streamline the application process and improve your chances of success, whether you’re in IT, engineering, finance, or another high-demand field. 

Learn more about how Xpatweb can help you secure a Critical Skills Work Visa for South Africa. 

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Package 1: Consultation

Package-2-Application-Guide

Package 2: Application Guide

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Package 3: Application Pack Review

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Package 4: SAQA Verification Facilitation (excl. SAQA fee, any translation(s) costs and travel costs to collect the verification, if required)

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Package 5: Professional Body Registration (excl. professional body registration fee and travel cost to collect the certificate, if required)

XPATWEB PACKAGE DEALS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SCARCE SKILLS AND WISHING TO WORK IN SOUTH AFRICA

Start your journey to living and working in South Africa with a tailored Critical Skills Visa consultation from Xpatweb specialists in immigration services for professionals with high-demand or scarce skills.

Take the next step toward your South African career with Xpatweb’s comprehensive Application Guide package ideal for skilled professionals needing in-depth guidance to successfully apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa. 

What’s Included: 

  • Initial Consultation & Eligibility Assessment 
    We assess your background and qualifications to confirm which category on the Critical Skills List you may qualify for. 
  • Telephonic or Email Evaluation 
    Our consultants connect with you to understand your work history and recommend the best strategy to move forward. 
  • Step-by-Step Process Overview 
    Receive a full process flow outlining the Critical Skills Visa (CSV) application, including estimated timelines for each stage. 
  • Customised Document Checklist 
    You’ll receive a PDF document checklist, tailored to your country of submission, with all updated and country-specific document requirements. 

Ensure your visa application meets all legal requirements with Xpatweb’s Application Pack Review service a crucial step to avoid delays or rejections when applying for a Critical Skills Work Visa in South Africa. 

What’s Included: 

  • Comprehensive Document Review 
    Our immigration specialists conduct a detailed review of your complete application pack to ensure compliance with the South African Immigration Act and visa regulations. 
  • Legal Compliance Check 
    We assess whether your documents meet the standards required under South African law for a Critical Skills Visa application. 
  • Summary of Required Corrections 
    After review, we provide a clear, structured summary of any changes or improvements needed to strengthen your application and eliminate potential red flags.

(Excludes SAQA fee, translation costs, and travel expenses for document collection, if applicable) 

Let Xpatweb handle the full SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) verification process a key requirement for your Critical Skills Work Visa application if you hold foreign qualifications. 

What’s Included: 

  • Qualification Review & Submission Guidance 
    We review your academic qualifications and advise on which ones are eligible and appropriate for submission to SAQA. 
  • Certified Translation of Foreign Documents 
    We facilitate the translation of non-English qualifications and academic transcripts, completed by a certified Sworn Translator, including the official seal and signature. 
  • Online SAQA Application Completion 
    Our team completes the entire online SAQA application form on your behalf to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
  • Detailed Post-Submission Process Flow 
    We provide a clear, step-by-step guide outlining what to expect after submission so you are fully prepared for the next phases. 
  • Submission & Collection on Your Behalf02 July 2025 
    Xpatweb submits your application directly to SAQA and handles collection of the final verification once it’s ready (where permitted). 

(Excludes professional body registration fees and travel expenses for certificate collection, if applicable) 

Navigating professional body registration in South Africa can be complex. Xpatweb simplifies this essential step for skilled foreign professionals applying for a Critical Skills Work Visa. 

What’s Included: 

  • Guidance on Application Process 
    We provide a detailed, step-by-step process overview so you know exactly what to expect after submitting your registration application. 
  • Comprehensive Document Review 
    Our experts review your documents and advise on any additional paperwork required to ensure a smooth registration process. 
  • Complete Online Application Submission 
    We handle the entire online registration application on your behalf, ensuring accuracy and compliance with professional body requirements. 
  • Application Follow-Up & Expedited Service 
    Xpatweb actively follows up on both new and long-pending applications, offering an expedited service to accelerate your registration. 
  • Submission & Certificate Collection 
    We submit your professional body registration and collect the outcome or certificate for you, saving you time and effort. 

At Xpatweb, we understand that every skilled professional’s journey is unique. Our friendly immigration consultants are ready to assist you with personalised solutions tailored to your Critical Skills Work Visa needs. 

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