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Why apply for South Africa work visa?

  • High standard of living
  • Work 40 hours a week
  • Earn an average salary of ZAR 374,000 annually
  • South Africa has a relaxed and informal work culture
  • Ample Job opportunities across multiple industries
  • Destination for those looking to invest or do a business
  • Variety of landscapes, and vibrant culture

 

Types of South Africa work visa         

The different types of South Africa work visas are mentioned below:

General Work Visa

General work visa in South Africa is a common work permit that allows people to have work contracts and work for that duration or for a period not exceeding more than 5 years.

Critical Skills Work Visa

Critical skills work visa is designed for skilled workers who have a profession listed in the list of professions that are in high demand in South Africa. The visa is valid for a maximum of 5 years.

Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Work Visa

Intra company transfer allows foreigners to be transferred by their own Company to an affiliate company in the country. This type of visa is valid for four years and cannot be extended.

Corporate Visa

A corporate visa is issued to a company. The company can employ a number of foreign-skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers, all of who work on individual corporate worker visas.

 

Benefits of working in South Africa

  • High Standard of living
  • Relaxed work culture
  • Pension benefits
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Transportation subsidies
  • Good salaries
  • Paid time off
  • Work 40 hours per week

 

Requirements for South Africa work visa

  • Valid Passport
  • Filled application form
  • 2 Passport photos
  • Proof of paid visa fee
  • Proof of financial means
  • Medical and Radiology report
  • Past 3 months bank statements
  • Written statement from employer
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Certificate of vaccination
  • Family documents if applicable (such as family certificate, marriage, or proof of relationship etc)

Additional documents required for different types of visas

General work visa:

  • Certificate from the Department of Labor
  • Proof of qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority
  • Employment contract signed by employer and you
  • Detailed particulars of employer

Critical skills work visa:

  • Proof of application for registration certificate and proof of qualifications evaluation with the accredited professional body recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority
  • Proof of employment within 12 months after you obtain a critical skills work visa

Intra company transfer:

  • Proof of finances for a return ticket
  • Employment contract with the company abroad
  • Letter from the employer or the company where you will be working confirming your transfer

Corporate visa:

  • Application form filled and signed
  • Certificate by Department of Labor
  • Statement mentioning the need to employ foreign workers
  • Proof of registration of the corporation

 

Steps to apply for South Africa work visa

Step 1: Apply and get a Job in South Africa

Step 2: Determine your visa type and apply

Step 3: Schedule an appointment

Step 4: Prepare your documents and submit the application

Step 5: Once your application is reviewed and approves, you will get your visa

 

South Africa work visa processing time

Visa Type

Processing Time

General Work Visa

6 – 8 weeks

Critical Skills Work Visa

1 – 3 months

Intra Company Transfer Work Visa

30 – 40 days

Corporate Visa

2 – 4 months

 

South Africa work visa cost

Visa Type

Cost

General Work Visa

R 1,550

Critical Skills Work Visa

R 2,870

Intra Company Transfer Work Visa

R 2,870

Corporate Visa

R 1,520

 

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