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Immigration - Permits and Visa's for South Africa |
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Immigration, Permits and Visa's South Africa
South Africa offers a number of different types of permits and visa’s that include the following:
Spousal permits
Life partner permits
Business permits
Financially independent permits
Retired permits
Tourist visas
Work permits
Corporate permits
Study permits
Relatives Permits
Either use the above links or scroll down for a brief introduction to the permit types.
Spousal permits
For spouses of South African citizens or permanent residency holders wishing to move to and stay in South Africa. With the appropriate endorsement foreign spouses are able to work, study or set up a business.
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Life partner permits
For spouses of South African citizens or permanent residency holders wishing to move to and stay in South Africa. With the appropriate endorsement foreign spouses are able to work, study or set up a business.
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Business permits
The permit is designed for foreigners wishing to set and up and run their own business. An investment of R2.5 million rand is required into the business.
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Financially independent permits
For foreign applicants with a net wealth of R7.5 million rand upwards.
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Retired permits
To allow foreigners to retire in South Africa. The applicant needs to show a monthly income of R20, 000 per person for a temporary permit (4 years) and R20, 000 per couple for permanent residency.
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Tourist visa's
For holiday makers from certain countries and also for those wishing to stay in South Africa for up to 3 months. If certain requirements are met, a visitors permit can be extended. This can only be done once.
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Work permits
South Africa offers 4 types of work permit:
- Intra Company Work Permit for employees moving to South Africa but remaining within the same company.
- Quota Work Permits – for those whose profession is listed on the quota (skill shortage list)
- Exceptional Skills – for individuals who have extraordinary skills and experience.
- General Work Permit – For migrants wishing to work and not fitting into other categories. To apply for this type of work permit applicants first need to have a job offer.
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Corporate permits
For employers who wish to recruit a number of foreign staff to meet their human resources needs.
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Study permits
For foreigners wishing to study in South Africa.
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Relatives permits
For applicants who have, first kin (permanent residency applications) or second kin (for temporary residency applicants), relatives who are South African citizens or permanent residency holders.
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How do I get professional help?
Professional help can be sought from registered immigration practitioners. Intergate Immigration assists 100’s of returning South Africans and their foreign partners each year.
If you wish to contact Intergate please use the links below:
Request a call back
E-mail your enquiry
Online Eligibility Form
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