Business visa program for entrepreneurs and investors seeking residency rights in South Africa's dynamic economy.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Establish or invest in a business venture in South Africa's diverse economy with access to emerging markets and skilled workforce while maintaining strategic presence in Africa's most industrialized nation
Visión general
A business visa pathway for investors to live and work in South Africa's growing economy
Requisitos
Substantial investment capacity and business experience
Restricciones de anclaje
Meses para la ciudadanía
Duración del visado
3 year visa
Meses para el visado
5 months
Requisito de presencia física
Must live in the country for at least 183 per year
Disponibilidad
In-person application
Subsidio familiar
Cónyuge e hijos
Visión general
Submit application through VFS Global service center + Complete in-person interview at Department of Home Affairs
¿Preguntas?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
What is the minimum investment amount?
Can I apply for permanent residency later?
How long does the application take?
Do I need to hire local employees?
Can my family join me on this visa?
benefits
Clear regulatory framework with potential investment requirement reductions in strategic sectors
Access to major African markets and established business infrastructure with skilled labor pool
Freedom to manage your own business while building long-term assets
Fast Processing Time
Cheap investment options (compared to other Residence by Investment Programs)
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Estabilidad del programa
Países sin visado
96
Passport Validity
10 years, 5 for children
Visión general
¿Preguntas?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
What is the minimum investment amount?
Can I apply for permanent residency later?
How long does the application take?
Do I need to hire local employees?
Can my family join me on this visa?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Proof of investment: supporting documents of the investment made in any of the eligible investment types
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
REQUIREMENTS
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify investment capacity
• Review investment options
• Complete preliminary eligibility check
Investment Selection
• Choose qualifying investment type
• Perform due diligence on investment options
• Engage legal/financial advisors
Application Preparation
• Gather source of funds documentation
• Prepare investment documentation
• Complete background verification
• Obtain required certifications
Investment Execution
• Make qualifying investment
• Obtain investment verification
• Complete any required registrations
Submission & Approval
• Submit residency application
• Complete biometrics (if required)
• Receive residency card/approval
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport+One recent passport-sized photograph+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
Original FBI Certificate (full criminal background check report) and original police clearance certificate from each country where the relevant applicant resided for 12 months or longer after attaining the age of 18 years (for the last 5 years) in respect of criminal records or the character reference of the applicant (the certificate should not be older than six months at the time of its submission)
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
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
55
Clasificación general
Coste
Based on application fee
Requisitos de residencia
Based on residency requirements
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Duración de los privilegios de residencia
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos
Based on entry requirements
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Estabilidad del programa
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
Coste de la vida
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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