visa categories
South African
Visa & Permit Solutions.
Visitors Visa (Section 11(1))
This visa permits foreign nationals to enter South Africa for temporary non-occupational purposes
Corporate Visa
Enables a registered South African company to employ a pre-approved number of foreign workers.
Study Visa
For foreign students enrolling in full-time studies at registered South African institutions.
Volunteer Visa
Issued to foreign nationals engaging in unpaid work with registered South African non-profit organisations
General Work Visa
Issued to foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer in South Africa when no suitable local candidate is available.
Spousal & Life Partner Visas
Applicable to long-term, monogamous relationships including common-law couples and same-sex partners.
Retirement Visa (Section 20)
Permanent residence lets foreigners live, work, and study in South Africa indefinitely.
Permanent Residence Permit
Permanent residence lets foreigners live, work, and study in South Africa indefinitely.
Business Visa
For foreign nationals wishing to establish a new business or invest in an existing business in South Africa.
Religious / Non-Profit Work Visa
For foreign nationals involved in religious or humanitarian work with registered churches or NPOs