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.

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

Package 1: Consultation

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.

Package 2: Application Guide

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.

Package 3: Application Pack Review

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.

Package 4: SAQA Verification Facilitation

(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).

Package 5: Professional Body Registration Facilitation

(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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Email Address(Required)

Please select the visa category you require assistance with:(Required)

How old is the child?(Required)

Does the child's parent/ guardian have valid status within South Africa?(Required)

What is your marital status?(Required)

What is the status of your spouse?(Required)

What is the number of foreign nationals you are looking to employ?(Required)

CS - Do you currently have a formal offer of employment from a registered South African company?(Required)

CS - What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

CS - What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

CS - How many years of work experience do you have?(Required)

CS - Is your prospective employer a member of the Trusted Employer Scheme?(Required)

* Trusted Employers who have received this status form the DHA often meet the following criteria: - Have invested more than R100 million into the South African Economy - Employ more than 150 staff

CS - In which country did you complete your highest qualification(Required)

CS - What position have you been offered(Required)

CS - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

GWV - What is your highest level of education?(Required)

GWV - In order to qualify for a General Work Visa, you must have an offer of employment from a South African employer. What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

GWV - How many years of work experience do you have?(Required)

GWV - Is your prospective employer a member of the Trusted Employer Scheme?(Required)

* Trusted Employers who have received this status form the DHA often meet the following criteria: - Have invested more than R100 million into the South African Economy - Employ more than 150 staff

GWV - Are you proficient in one of South Africa's 11 official languages?(Required)

ICT - Are you being sent on a secondment or assignment to South Africa?(Required)

ICT - Have you been employed in your current position for longer than 6 months?(Required)

ICT - What is the expected duration of your secondment/ assignment?(Required)

RV - What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

RV - What is the expiry date of your current visa(Required)

RV - Are you currently residing in South Africa?(Required)

RV - Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

RWV - Are you currently employed by a foreign entity outside of South Africa?(Required)

RWV - Do you earn an annual salary exceeding R650,000? (UDS $37,000 / EUR 33,000)(Required)

RPV - Do you have a monthly irrevocable income of at least R37,000? (*add)(Required)

RPV - Do you have a net worth of at least R1.8 million?(Required)

RPV - Do you intend on working part time or conducting business while in South Africa?(Required)

RPV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

STWA - What is the duration of your assignment in South Africa?(Required)

STWA - Does your current employer support your work in South Africa?(Required)

SV - Do you have an enrollment letter from a recognized learning institution?(Required)

SV - What level of education will you be completing in South Africa?(Required)

VV - What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

VV - What is you intended duration of stay in South Africa?(Required)

RNW - What visa do you currently hold?(Required)

Please specify other(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current visa(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current Intra Company Transfer Work Visa?(Required)

PR - What Visa do you currently hold for South Africa?(Required)

PR - Have you received a permanent offer of employment?(Required)

PR - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

PR_CS - What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?(Required)

PR_CS - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

PR_GWV - What is the expiry date of your current General Work Visa?(Required)

PR_GWV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_GWV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

PR_ICT - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_ICT - Have you been offered Permanent employment by a South African employer?(Required)

PR_RV - What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

PR_RV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_RV - Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?(Required)

PR_RV - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_RPV - Do you receive an irrevocable income of at least R37,000 per month (Rental income, dividends, interest, pension, ect )(Required)

PR_RPV - Do you have a net worth of at least ZAR 1,8 million(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - How long have you resided in South Africa?(Required)

RV - What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

PR_VV11(6) - What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

RPV - Do you have a monthly irrevocable income of at least R37,000?(Required)

RPV - Do you have a net worth of at least R2.4 million?(Required)

RPV - Do you intend on working part time or conducting business while in South Africa?(Required)

RPV - Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

Are you being sent on a secondment or assignment to South Africa?(Required)

PR - Do you have direct family members that are South African Citizens or Permanent Residence holders?(Required)

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GWV - Total Points(Required)

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ARE YOU IN NEED OF A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA?

Package 1: Consultation

Package 2: Application Guide

Package 3: Application Pack Review

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

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

Package 1: Consultation

Package 2: Application Guide

Package 3: Application Pack Review

Package 4: SAQA Verification Facilitation

Package 5: Professional Body Registration Facilitation

CONTACT US

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