SOUTH AFRICAN WORK PERMITS

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER WORK VISA

An Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa (ICT) Work Visa in South Africa enables multinational companies to transfer highly skilled employees, senior executives, or technical experts from their foreign offices to branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates within South Africa. This visa is typically granted for an assignment period of up to four years. It allows companies to leverage the specialised skills of transferred employees while facilitating the effective transfer of knowledge and expertise to South African citizens or permanent residents.

BENEFITS

Minimal administrative requirements make the application process straightforward and efficient.
Ideal solution for multinational companies with branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates in South Africa.

A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA

The Critical Skills Work Visa in South Africa targets foreign nationals with skills deemed critical or scarce, helping to address key labor shortages and support the country’s economic development.

BENEFITS

The General Work Visa is intended for foreign nationals who wish to work in the South Africa but do not necessarily qualify for the positions listed on the Critical Skills List. The Minister of Home Affairs has in October 2024 introduce a Points-Based System for adjudication of General Work Visas, and waived the need to apply for a Department of Employment and Labour Certificate.

SOUTH AFRICAN GENERAL WORK VISA

The General Work Visa is designed for foreign nationals who want to work in South Africa but do not qualify for positions on the Critical Skills List. As of October 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs introduced a new Points-Based System for processing General Work Visa applications. Additionally, applicants are no longer required to obtain a Certificate from the Department of Employment and Labour, streamlining the visa application process.

BENEFITS

After holding a General Work Visa for five consecutive years, applicants may become eligible to apply for South African Permanent Residency.

SHORT TERM WORK VISA

The Visitor’s Visa, issued under section 11(2) of South Africa’s Immigration Act, 2002, grants the holder permission to work in the country for up to 90 days.

REMOTE WORK VISA

South Africa’s Remote Work Visa enables digital nomads, skilled professionals, freelancers, independent consultants, and business owners to legally live in the country while working remotely for foreign employers or managing international businesses. This visa is perfect for software developers, designers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and other remote workers who want to enjoy South Africa’s vibrant lifestyle while maintaining their global operations or freelance careers.

BENEFITS

Enables digital nomads to enjoy South Africa’s vibrant lifestyle while managing remote work or international business operations.
Features a streamlined application process with fewer bureaucratic requirements compared to traditional work visas.

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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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SOUTH AFRICAN WORK PERMITS

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER WORK VISA

CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA

GENERAL WORK VISA

SHORT TERM WORK VISA

REMOTE WORKVISA

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER WORK VISA

A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA

SOUTH AFRICAN GENERAL WORK VISA

SHORT TERM WORK VISA

REMOTE WORK VISA

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