For those wishing to live and work in South Africa, a new immigrant will need to obtain a south African visa of which there are many to choose from
- Work visas
- Temporary residence visas
- Spouse visas
To work in South Africa it is advisable to have a job offer before applying for South African immigration. To be eligible, your occupation will need to be on the shortage occupations list, where there are exceptions to the job offer requirement, if your position falls within certain categories.
South Africa is classified as a middle-income country and typically appeals to entrepreneurs, investors, businesses and individuals wishing to retire.
For potential South African Immigrants wishing to gain permanent residence, it’s worth noting that visas are usually turned around within a 30 day time frame. This is due to the fact that each application is reviewed individually with the labour market together with requirements of the region being taken into account.
South African immigration is achieved through one of the temporary residency or permanent residency categories:
Business Visa / Permit
Immigration to South Africa under the business visa category is suitable for those wishing to manage and own a business in South Africa.
Spousal and Life Partner Visa/Permit
Spousal and life partner permits are issued to migrants who are either in a permanent relationship or married to a South African Citizen or permanent resident.
Work Visa/Permit
Work visas are issued to immigrants with skills and experience in categories where skills shortages exist. Traditionally these industries include IT, Finance, Engineering and Auditing.
Retired Visa/Permit
South Africa’s immigration policy looks favourably on retirees and does not discriminate with respect to age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. The most important and primary criteria to fulfils is the ability of the retirees to have the financials means to support themselves whilst living in South Africa.
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