PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Those who desire to reside in South Africa on a Permanent basis, will have to adhere to certain requirements set out in the Immigration laws of South Africa, in order to apply for Permanent Residency.

It is vital to grasp the nuances of the permanent residence permit application procedure before applying for permanent residency. Foreigners who can contribute towards extending the country’s economic base are highly valued by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs.

*It is preferable and most instances required to first obtain long-term temporary status within South Africa before considering to apply for Permanent Residency.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT?

As a Permanent Resident Permit holder, you will be able to live and work in South Africa permanently without having to continuous need to renew your visa every time it expires.

You will be eligible to do business, own property, study, travel inside and outside of South Africa And participate in the South African economy on almost equal terms with South African citizens.

Apply for a South African Identity Document, which allows for a simplified interaction with government services and businesses. This can streamline tasks such as opening bank accounts or registering for services.

Permanent Residence must not be equated with Citizenship, which implies that certain Constitutional rights afforded to South African citizens may not be extended to Permanent Residence holders. Citizenship can be acquired by a Permanent Residence holder if said Permanent Resident is ordinarily resident in the Republic and has been the holder of the Permit for a period of at least 5 (five) years.

Who Qualifies For A South African Permanent Residency Permit?

There are various categories under which a person may qualify for a Permanent Resident Permit, the most popular of which are:

Holders of a Critical Skills Work Visas.
Work Visa holders who have held such visa for a period of at least five (5) years.
Business Visa holders.
Financial Independence/Retirement in South Africa.
Persons married to South African citizens or Permanent Residence holders for a period of at least 5 (five) years, provided they hold the appropriate visa.

Can A Permanent Residence Permit Holder’s Spouse, Dependents, Or Close Relatives Qualify For A Permanent Residence Permit?

A spouse or life partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident may apply for a direct permanent residence permit. However, they must prove that they have been in a relationship for at least five years, either through cohabitation or a legal marriage certificate.

Dependants of a South African citizen or permanent resident, such as children under the age of 18 or those above 18 who remain financially dependent on their parents, as well as relatives satisfying the first level of kinship, are eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit.

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DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE?

CONTACT US TO ASSIST WITH YOUR PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FORSCHEDULE A CONSULTATION FOR YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMITPERMANENT RESIDENCY.

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)