SOUTH AFRICA’S REMOTE WORK VISA –
A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR BRITISH PROFESSIONALS

With the political and economic uncertainty in the United Kingdom—ranging from cuts to public services such as the NHS to concerns about rising living costs and geopolitical tensions on one’s doorstep—many professionals are re-evaluating their stance on work-life-political balance. If the idea of escaping the grind and working from a country with stunning landscapes, lower living costs, and a high quality of life with affordable high-quality private healthcare appeals to you, South Africa has just launched the perfect opportunity with its Remote Work Visa in terms of 11(1)(b)(iv) of the Immigration Act.

A Remote Work Visa is available for foreign nationals who earn above 27,750 Great British Pounds (“GBP”) and wish to work or conduct business for a foreign entity remotely while residing in South Africa. As with any new set of immigration regulations, the application process can sometimes be more complex than geopolitical tension discussions.
However, our experienced immigration team is here to guide you every step of the way.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Foreign sourced income received from an entity based outside of South Africa

Receive a minimum income in excess of 27,750 GBP per annum

Undertake to register with the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”) should the visa be issued for more than a 6 (six) month period

WHO NEEDS A REMOTE WORK VISA

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CONTACT US

Full Name(Required)

Contact Number

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 the status of your spouse?(Required)

What is your marital status?(Required)

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

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

What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

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

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

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

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

What position have you been offered(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are you currently residing in South Africa?(Required)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

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

What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

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

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)

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

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

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

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