SOUTH AFRICAN WORK PERMITS

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER WORK VISA

An Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa (ICT) in South Africa allows multinational companies to transfer their employees from a foreign office to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in South Africa. This visa is typically issued for highly skilled employees, senior executives or otherwise technical expertise for an assignment period of up to four years. Thus, enabling the company to leverage the employee’s competencies and ensure the effective transfer of skills to a South African citizen or Permanent Residence holder.

BENEFITS

Least burdensome application from an administrative perspective.
Highly effective for multinational companies with branches, subsidiaries and affiliates in South Africa.

A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA

BENEFITS

Least burdensome application from an administrative perspective.
Highly effective for multinational companies with branches, subsidiaries and affiliates in South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICAN GENERAL WORK VISA

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.

BENEFITS

If you have held a General Work Visa for five consecutive years, you may qualify for a South African Permanent Residency.

SHORT TERM WORK VISA

BENEFITS

If you have held a General Work Visa for five consecutive years, you may qualify for a South African Permanent Residency.

REMOTE WORK VISA

The Remote Work Visa in South Africa allows digital nomads – skilled professionals, independent consultants, freelancers, and business owners – to legally reside in the country while working remotely for foreign employers or managing international businesses. This visa is ideal for individuals such as software developers, designers, consultants, and entrepreneurs, enabling them to enjoy South Africa’s lifestyle while overseeing their global operations or freelance work.

BENEFITS

Allows digital nomads to experience the vibrant lifestyle of South Africa, while maintaining their operations aboard.
Simplified application process with fewer bureaucratic hurdles compared to traditional work visas.

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Full Name(Required)

Contact Number

Email(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)

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

What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

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)

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

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

What is the duration of your relationship?(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)

What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

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

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

Do you have a net worth of at least R2.4 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)

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

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

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

What level of education will you be completing 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 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)