Visa program for professionals with skills in high demand in South Africa.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Live and work in South Africa's diverse economy with your specialized skills while accessing opportunities in Africa's most industrialized nation
Overview
A five-year visa for skilled professionals to live and work in South Africa's specialized sectors
Eligibility Requirements
Specialized skills in one of the critical ocupations listed by South African government
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
5 year visa
Months to Visa
4 months
Physical Presence Requirement
Must live in the country for at least 183 per year
Availability
Online application available
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Apply through the Department of Home Affairs + Submit professional qualifications for verification
Questions?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
What skills are considered critical?
Do I need a job offer first?
Can I change employers?
How long does processing take?
Can my family join me?
benefits
Fast-track path to permanent residence without typical waiting periods
Flexibility to change employers while maintaining status in critical skill area
Full work rights with ability to bring family members
Online Submission Allowed
Fast Processing Time
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Long term program (compared to other Skilled Worker Visas)
Visa-Free Travel Countries
96
Passport Validity
10 years, 5 for children
Overview
Questions?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
What skills are considered critical?
Do I need a job offer first?
Can I change employers?
How long does processing take?
Can my family join me?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
REQUIREMENTS
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify qualification requirements
• Check salary thresholds
• Review work experience criteria
Employer Sponsorship
• Secure qualifying job offer
• Obtain employer sponsorship
• Complete labor market test (if required)
Documentation
• Gather qualification certificates
• Prepare employment contract
• Complete skills assessment
• Obtain professional registrations
Application
• Submit visa application
• Complete health checks
• Provide biometrics
Relocation
• Receive work visa approval
• Register with authorities
• Complete workplace onboarding
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
Police clearance certificate issued by the police or security authority in each country where the relevant applicant resided for 12 months or longer after attaining the age of 18 years, in respect of criminal records or the character of that applicant, which certificate shall not be older than six months at the time of its submission
Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country+Bank statements for previous 3 months
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
3
Overall Rank
Cost
Based on application fee
Residency Requirements
Based on residency requirements
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Residency Privileges Length
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Eligibility Requirements
Based on entry requirements
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Program Stability
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
142
Cost of Living
78
Quality of Life
57
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Healthcare Quality
125
Internet Speed
98
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Human Freedom
73
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