This visa can be applied for by Applicants who are immediate family members of a South African Citizen or immediate family members of someone who has Permanent residence status in South Africa. The South African relative of the applicant must be able to show proof of minimum funds of R8,500 per month to support the relative in South Africa.
This visa can be applied for by unmarried couples who live together and are in a committed relationship where one partner is a South African citizen. This visa can also lead to an applicant eventually qualifying for Permanent residence in South Africa.
Though the visa title could lead one to believe that a person has to actually be of retirement age in order to qualify for this visa this is however not the case. In order to qualify for this visa a person needs to be able to provide proof of a pension fund or irrevocable retirement annuity or net worth or a combination of assets realising a minimum amount of R37 000 per month. The retired person's spouse and dependant children can also now accompany the retired person on this visa.
There are various routes to qualifying for Permanent Residence in South Africa, this permit allows one to live and work in South Africa without any limitations on the period they can stay in the country. Permanent Residence Permits can also eventually lead to an applicant acquiring South African citizenship.
Foreigners wishing to establish their own business in South Africa or invest in an existing business in South Africa are required to have Business visas and like every other visa they are very specific requirements which need to be met in order to qualify for this visa. We will provide you with a thorough step by step guide to meeting these requirements and lodging a competent application. Applicants must meet the minimum financial requirement to qualify for this visa and the funds must originate from abroad to invest in South Africa.
There are various types of work visas that a person can apply for depending on their qualifications and skills. A work visa can also eventually lead to an applicant qualifying for permanent residence in South Africa. The various types of work visas are:
For an applicant to qualify for this type of work permit, some of the requirements that must be met are that they must have received a job offer and the job offer must have been published in a national newspaper in a format that meets the requirements in the Immigration Regulations.
For an applicant to qualify for this visa a crucial part of the requirements is that their profession must be on the critical skills list published by the South African Government in the Gazette as a critical skill required in South Africa. The applicant must also possess relevant work experience in that field and must be registered with the relevant professional body in South Africa.
This permit is for International companies that want to transfer their employees from a branch of their company abroad to work in the company's branch or affiliate in South Africa for up to a four year period or less.
Foreigners intending to study in South Africa can apply for this type of visa and all foreign students studying at a higher institution of learning in South Africa are legally entitled to work for 20 hours per week during term time and full time during school holidays. Study visas are also required for children of foreigners in South Africa who do not have permanent residence status and intend to attend primary (junior school) or secondary (high school) school in South Africa. Most private schools in South Africa will not admit a child into their school prior to the child obtaining a study visa.
Prohibited person / V-listing appeals, overstay appeals, visa and permanent residence application rejections.
We can assist with following up on pending applications.
Do you have British Grandparents? Many South Africans have British heritage which could qualify them for British citizenship leading to them obtaining British Passports, contact us to assess if you qualify for this.
Would you like to work in the UK? Do you qualify as a High value migrant, Skilled worker or Temporary worker in the UK? Contact us to assess whether you would qualify for a visa under one of the UK Work Visa categories.
Do you want to study in the UK. We can assist you to apply.
We can assist you with this by guiding you through the application process making it informed, smooth and hassle free.
