Who is this visa for?
There are various types of Temporary Residence Permits, each for a different purpose.
Issued to foreigners who intend to take up studies in South Africa
Issued to relatives and spouses of South African citizens or permanent residents who intend on moving to South Africa and taking up permanent residence.
Issued to foreign persons who intend to visit South Africa for the purpose of undergoing medical treatment.
Issued to retirees who intend to live in South Africa for limited or seasonal periods during the validity of the permit.
Issued to foreigners intending to establish or invest in a business in South Africa.
issued to foreigners with general qualifications who intend to work in South Africa.
Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
Issued to foreigners who are being transferred by their own company to an affiliating company in South Africa.
Issued to applicants who are in possession of exceptional skills or qualifications that are scarce in in South Africa.
Issued by the Department to a corporate applicant. A corporate applicant is defined as a juristic person established under the laws of South Africa or a foreign country as a corporation to employ foreigners to conduct work for such applicant.
Exchange Permits
Issued to applicants under the age of 25 years and may only conduct work for one year.
Additional Information
All applications must be submitted in person at the nearest submission office.
Ensure that you apply for the correct visa. after you have applied, you are not allowed to change the conditions of your visit or to apply for a change of status.
