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FOREIGN EMPLOYEES: TEMPORARY RESIDENCE VISAS

General Work Visa Issued to specific applicant, in possession of a written and
time specific work offer, in line with his skills and qualifications,
provided it has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that SA
citizens and permanent residents with the relevant skills are not
available for appointment.
Critical Skills Visa Issued to an individual who has critical skills as listed in the
Government Gazette published by the Minister of Home Affairs,
provided requirements met.
Intra-company Issued to an employee employed abroad by a business
Transfer Work Visas operating in SA as a branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship.
Issued for a maximum period of four years and are not
renewable or extendable.
Study Visa Issued to a person wishing to study in SA, provided admission
to the tertiary institution has been confirmed, and it does not
prejudice a South African student.
Business Visa Issued to an applicant intending to establish business or invest
in an existing business in SA. Required to obtain a Certificate
issued by a registered accountant that has at least R5 million
available in cash, or at least R5 million in cash and capital to be
invested in SA, plus other requirements.
Relative’s Visa Issued to a foreign national who is a member of the immediate
family of a South African citizen or permanent resident, provided
the latter is able to financially support the applicant in an
amount of R8 500 per month per person.
Exchange Visa Issued to persons participating in programmes of cultural,
economic, or social exchange organised by an organ of state or
a public higher educational institution, in conjunction with an
organ of a foreign state.
Retired Person’s Issued to a retired person provided that person can prove that
Visa he has the right to a pension or irrevocable retirement annuity
with a minimum value of R37 000 per month, or a net worth of
R37 000 per month.

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