Visitors Permit

A visitors permit may be issued to a foreign national in respect of visits to South Africa for all temporary purposes, which shall not include work, except in those instances in which the Act specifically regulates. 

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Spousal & Life Partner Permit

Foreigners who are spouses of South African citizens or permanent resident holders may apply for a spousal / life partner permit.

The spouse / life partner of a South African citizen may apply for authorisation to work.

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Study Permit

Study permits will be required where the duration of the course exceeds three months. (Where the duration of the course is less than three months, it may be studied on a visitors visa)

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Business Permit

This permit is suited to entrepreneurs who would like to start a business in South Africa. This will mean however that you have prescribed funds to invest into your business.

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Medical Permit

This permit allows a foreign national to travel to South Africa for the exclusive purpose of undergoing medical treatment.

The holder of a medical permit is not authorised to work.

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Relative Permit

A relative's permit is issued to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family of a citizen or a resident in South Africa. Such a citizen or resident must provide the prescribed financial assurances. A relative’s permit is valid for a maximum period of two years.

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Work Permits

There are four main categories of work permits which foreign nationals can apply for in order to obtain work in South Africa, which are outlined below, for further information on these types simply follow the link below:

• General Work Permit

A work permit is an official document that gives foreign nationals the right to take up employment with any organisation in South Africa. The applicant for a General Work Permit has to provide a conditional offer of employment from a South African based employer, as well as documentation, confirming that the employer has fully endeavoured to employ South African citizens or permanent residents.

• Quota Work Permit (Shortage Occupation)

A Quota Work Permit may be issued to a foreigner when that person falls within a category decided by the Department of Home Affairs annually by notice in the Gazette after consultation with the Ministers of Labour and Trade and Industry. The number of permits for such category may not exceed the quota determined by the notice.

•  Work Permits on the Grounds of Exceptional Skills

Work permits issued for exceptional skills are less common than the other two categories and applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must have their skills confirmed by an academic institution, governmental body or business organisation which is both relevant and reputable.

• Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit

An intra-company transfer permit is issued to a foreigner who is being transferred by his or her company to work for its affiliate company in South Africa. The maximum duration for the intra-company transfer work permit is two years

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Retirement Permit

South Africa is a beautiful and diverse country. Every year thousands of foreign nationals decide to spend their retirement years in South Africa.

A few popular deciding factors to immigrate to South Africa are:

• An excellent climate
• Diiverse culture
• Low cost of living
• Excellent healthcare facilities
• Unmatched tourist attractions
• Spacious and luxurious housing 

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Corporate Permit

When it is necessary to recruit personnel from abroad to ensure that the correct skills are available to your business, a corporate permit may be applied for. This is an effective method for corporate professionals to manage their human resource needs.

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