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Short-stay visa under section 11 of the Immigration Act for tourism, visiting family or short non-work visits. Nationals of many countries are visa-exempt for up to 90 days; others apply at a South African mission. It does not permit work. South Africa also operates an electronic travel authorisation pilot for selected nationalities.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

90 дней

For foreigners travelling to South Africa for medical treatment, supported by a letter from the treating South African medical practitioner or facility setting out the treatment and expected duration. Valid for the treatment period and renewable where care is ongoing. Does not permit work.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Срок действия

180 дней

For foreigners enrolled at a registered South African learning institution (school, college or university), valid for the duration of the course. Holders may undertake limited part-time work (commonly up to 20 hours per week during term) where permitted, and must maintain medical cover. Tied to the institution and course.

• Work: up to 20 h/week
• Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose

Срок оформления

45 дней

Срок действия

1 095 дней

For participants in an organised cultural, economic or social exchange programme operated under an agreement between South African and foreign institutions. Applicants under 25 may participate in approved youth/work-exchange arrangements. Valid up to 12 months and generally not renewable; tied to the sponsoring programme.

• Work: Work only within the approved exchange programme
• Study: Study/training within the programme

Срок оформления

45 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Introduced into the Immigration Regulations on 28 March 2024 and operational from 2025, this visitor's visa lets remote workers employed by or contracted to a foreign employer live in South Africa for up to 12 months, renewable. Applicants must show a minimum gross income of ZAR 650,976 per year (reduced from ZAR 1,000,000 in October 2024). Local employment or freelancing for South African clients is not permitted. Stays of 183+ days can trigger South African tax residency.

• Family: Accompanying family apply for linked visitor's visas

Срок оформления

45 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Мин. доход / мес.

ZAR 65,097,600

Employer-sponsored work visa for foreigners with a confirmed job offer, issued only where the employer proves, via a Department of Employment and Labour certificate, that no suitably qualified South African citizen or permanent resident is available. Validity matches the contract, up to five years, and it is tied to the employer and position. A route to permanent residence exists after five years of continuous work-visa status.

• Work: Tied to the sponsoring employer and role
• Residency after 5 years
• Family: Family apply for accompanying visas

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 825 дней

Allows a multinational to transfer an employee from a foreign branch, subsidiary or affiliate to a South African office. No labour-market test applies, but a skills-transfer plan to South African staff is required. Valid for up to four years and not renewable in-country; it is tied to the transferring employer and does not by itself lead to PR.

• Work: Tied to the transferring employer
• Family: Family apply for accompanying visas

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 460 дней

A permanent-residence category for self-sufficient applicants who can prove a net worth of at least ZAR 12 million and pay a once-off fee of ZAR 120,000 to the Department of Home Affairs. It does not require a job offer, business or family link and grants permanent residence with the right to live in South Africa indefinitely. Applicants must still pass medical and character checks.

• Work: Permanent resident; may work or run a business
• Study: Permanent resident; may study
• Residency: Grants permanent residence directly
• Family: Family apply for linked permits

Срок оформления

240 дней

Мин. инвестиции

ZAR 12,000,000

For foreigners establishing or investing in a business in South Africa in which they will be employed. The benchmark capital contribution is ZAR 5 million (waivers possible in priority sectors), and the business must employ at least 60% South African citizens or permanent residents. A recommendation from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is required. Valid up to three years, renewable, and a route to permanent residence.

• Work: Work within the established business
• Residency: Direct PR category for qualifying business owners
• Family: Family apply for accompanying visas

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 095 дней

Мин. инвестиции

ZAR 5,000,000

Open to applicants of any age (not only pensioners) who can show a guaranteed retirement income — a minimum of ZAR 37,000 per month from a pension, retirement annuity or irrevocable income source, or net assets able to generate that amount. Granted for up to four years (temporary) and renewable; a permanent-residence variant exists for those showing the income for life. Work is not the purpose but may be authorised on application.

• Study: May study as a resident
• Residency: Direct PR variant where lifetime income is shown
• Family: Spouse and dependent children may accompany

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 460 дней

Мин. доход / мес.

ZAR 37,000

For immediate family members of a South African citizen or permanent resident (e.g. parents, children, siblings) who do not qualify under another category. The sponsoring citizen/resident must provide a financial assurance — the Department requires a minimum income of about ZAR 8,500 per month per sponsored relative. Valid up to two years and renewable; does not permit work or study without endorsement.

• Residency: Immediate relatives of citizens/residents may pursue PR

Срок оформления

45 дней

Срок действия

730 дней

For the spouse or proven life partner (including same-sex partners) of a South African citizen or permanent resident. The relationship must be shown to be genuine and existing for a qualifying period. The visa can be endorsed to allow work, study or business, and after five years of marriage/partnership the holder may apply for permanent residence.

• Residency after 5 years
• Family: Issued to the partner; dependent children may be included

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 095 дней

For foreigners whose occupation appears on South Africa's published Critical Skills List (e.g. engineering, ICT, health, science). No labour-market test is required, but applicants must prove qualifications and registration with the relevant professional body. Granted for up to five years and a strong route to permanent residence — holders with a job offer may apply for PR directly.

• Work: Work in the listed critical-skills occupation
• Residency: Direct PR category with a qualifying job offer
• Family: Family apply for accompanying visas

Срок оформления

60 дней

Срок действия

1 825 дней

Permanent residence under section 26 (residency-based — e.g. five years' continuous work visa, or spouse/child of a citizen or resident) and section 27 (direct — critical skills with a job offer, business, retired persons with lifetime income, financially independent). PR confers the right to live, work and study in South Africa indefinitely, with most rights of citizens except voting. Holders must not be absent for over three years to retain status.

• Work: Permanent resident; unrestricted work
• Study: Permanent resident; may study
• Residency: Is permanent residence; citizenship by naturalisation later
• Family: Family may hold linked PR/temporary status

Срок оформления

240 дней