The South African general work visa allows immigrants to enter South Africa for up to 5 years in order to fill job roles for which native workers are not available.
Length of stay
The South African General Work visa can be issued for up to 5 years.
Family
Spouses and dependent family members, such as children, can be included on this visa.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants for the South African Intra-Company Transfer visa must meet several eligibility criteria for the visa to be granted. Applicants mus provide:
A completed General Work visa online application form
A passport that is valid for at least 30 days after the expected end date of the visa
An employment contract with a South African employer, signed by both parties
A certificate from the South African Department of Labour
A certificate of evaluation issued by the South African Qualifications Authority for any foreign qualifications
Proof of the employer's registration with the South African Registrar of Companies
A signed agreement from the employer promising to inform the South African Director -General if the applicant's leaves the employment, or if the applicant is employed in a new role
A vaccination certificate if the applicant is planning to travel from or through a Yellow Fever risk area
Proof of sufficient maintenance funds to last until until the applicant's first salary payment, such as bank statements or travellers' checks
A cash deposit to cover deportation of the main applicant and any dependent family members if required, OR;
A signed agreement from the applicant's employer promising to cover the cost of deportation
Medical and radiological reports issued within the 6 months leading up to the application
Police/criminal record certificates from all countries which the applicant has spent more than 12 months in since the age of 18
A marriage certificate, or certain equivalent documents, where the applicant's spouse is included on the application
Birth and/or adoption certificates, where the applicant's children are included on the application
Further Information, help, and advice
Workpermit.com has over twenty years of experience helping people immigrate to countries all over the World. Whether you wish to visit, work, or study in South Africa our specialist team of immigration experts can help you with one to one advice, information, and representation when applying for your South Africa visa or work permit.
For more information and advice on South African immigration law and South African visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at london@workpermit.com
