Residence & Citizenship

Residence & Citizenship and other Related Services

Permanent Residence

Business

Direct Residence

 Retirement Category

Spouses / Life Partners 

Financially Independent

Employment based residence

(work or conducting own business)


Family Reunification

 (sponsorships, family reunion and dependent children)


Temporary Residence
Visitors
Treaty
Study
Retirement
Exchange
Medical Treatment
Life Partner/Spousal
To conduct own business
Relative Work 
(i.e. general, critical skills, Intra company transfer, corporate)
South African Citizenship
S A Citizenship by descent 
Resumption of S A Citizenship 
Renounciation of S A Citizenship Exemption
Other Related Services
Legal services
Advice & Assistance
Business Plans
Animal imports
Exchange Control Regulations
Registration of Companies & Close Corporations
Financial planning & investments Taxation services

Visas

Visa is an endorsement placed within a passport that grants the holder official permission to enter, leave or stay in a country for a specified time period

Visitor Visa

Issued for a period of up to 3 months at the border post upon entry into South Africa subject to visa exemption, and may be extended once for a further period of no longer than 3 months. It may be granted for a extended holiday / business trip / study course / medical treatment. Long term permits may be issued for up to 3 years if the applicant is engaged in the following activities: academic sabbatical / voluntary or charitable activities / research / other prescribed activities.

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Medical Treatment Visa

To receive medical treatment in South Africa for a period longer than 3 months

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Exchange Visa
For participating in a programme of cultural, economic or social exchange, organized or administered by an organ of state or a learning institution, in conjunction with a learning institution or an organ of a foreign state
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Business Visa
o establish or invest in a new/existing business in South Africa, immediately family members may also accompany him/her. A Business Visa holder must employ or prove that 60% of the total staff complement is South Africa citizens or permanent residents. The required capital amount has been set at R5 000 000. However, this amount may be waived if the proposed business is in one of the following categories:
• Agro-processing • Business Process Outsourcing and IT Enabled Services • Capital / Transport equipment, metals and electrical machinery and apparatus • Electro Technical • Textile, Clothing and Leather • Consumer goods • Boatbuilding • Pulp, paper and furniture • Automotives and Components • Green Economy industries • Advanced Manufacturing • Tourism infrastructure • Chemicals, plastic fabrication and pharmaceuticals • Creative & Design Industry • Oil and Gas • Mineral beneficiation • Infrastructure Development • ICT
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Permanent Residence Permit

This may be applied for in most of the categories mentioned in the temporary residence categories. An additional category which is not provided for in the temporary residence, is that of the Financially Independent where you should prove a net worth of R12 million and pay an amount of R120 000 upon approval of your application

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Work Visa
Various categories ie General / Critical Skills / Intra company are applicable
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Retired Person's Visa
The minimum payment to a foreigner shall be an amount determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette, presently established at R37 000 / month / person. The net worth shall be a combination of assets realising per month the amount determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette
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Study Visa
In some cases, part-time work is allowed. Membership of a South African registered medical scheme is compulsory
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Exchange Visa

For participating in a programme of cultural, economic or social exchange, organized or administered by an organ of state or a learning institution, in conjunction with a learning institution or an organ of a foreign state

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Corporate Visa
Corporate applicants may employ a number of foreigners to conduct work. This will be determined after consultation with the Departments of Labour and Trade & Industry
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Relative Visa
May be issued to a foreigner who is a member of the immediately family of a South African citizen or a Permanent Resident. No employment is allowed and the period of the permit is 2 years
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Citizenship
South African citizenship is regulated in terms of the South African Citizenship Act, Act No 88 of 1995. This may be acquired by Birth, Descent or Naturalisation
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