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South Africa's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Visa program for professionals with skills in high demand in South Africa.

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Discover South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Live and work in South Africa's diverse economy with your specialized skills while accessing opportunities in Africa's most industrialized nation

South Africa
Mobility Asset Index Score
80.30%
Mobilità Tipo di risorsa
Visti per lavoratori altamente qualificati
Official Name
Critical Skills Work Visa
Launched in:
2002
Online Submission:
Residency Privileges
(in months)
5
Adjudication Time
(in months)
4
Minimum Stay Requirement
(in days)
183
In-Country Presence Requirement
(in months)
12

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A Snapshot of South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

A five-year visa for skilled professionals to live and work in South Africa's specialized sectors

Requisiti di idoneità

Specialized skills in one of the critical ocupations listed by South African government

Restrizioni degli antenati di ancoraggio

Mesi alla cittadinanza

Durata del visto

5 year visa

Mesi al visto

4 months

Requisito della presenza fisica

Must live in the country for at least 183 per year

Disponibilità

Online application available

Assegno familiare

Coniuge e figli

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How to Apply for South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Apply through the Department of Home Affairs + Submit professional qualifications for verification

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Preparazione del documento

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Presentazione della domanda

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FAQ's

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What skills are considered critical?

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benefits

Benefits South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

  • 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
  • Long term program (compared to other Skilled Worker Visas)

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

Long term program (compared to other Skilled Worker Visas)

Paesi in cui si viaggia senza visto

96

Passport Validity

10 years, 5 for children

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Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.

What skills are considered critical?

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How long does processing take?

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Can my family join me?

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REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Check if you qualify based on your family history

Direct Ancestral Connection

Not applicable

Documentation

Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background

Unbroken Chain of Citizenship

Not applicable

Legal Compliance

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

  • Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background
  • Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
  • The Critical Skills Work Visa has a point-based system for determine eligibility+Applicants must score at least 100 points by having an occupation listed on the critical skills list (more than 100 ocupations are included) and other factors such as educational qualifications, salary level, years of experience, language skills and the status of their employer+Is possible to apply without job offer but must find employment within 12 months
  • Evidence of sufficient financial support

PROCESS

Highly Skilled Worker Visas Process

#1

Initial Assessment

• Verify qualification requirements

• Check salary thresholds

• Review work experience criteria

#2

Employer Sponsorship

• Secure qualifying job offer

• Obtain employer sponsorship

• Complete labor market test (if required)

#3

Documentation

• Gather qualification certificates

• Prepare employment contract

• Complete skills assessment

• Obtain professional registrations

#4

Application

• Submit visa application

• Complete health checks

• Provide biometrics

#5

Relocation

• Receive work visa approval

• Register with authorities

• Complete workplace onboarding

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Timeline for South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

DOCUMENTS

Documents Needed for South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Important Notes
• All documents must be original or certified copies
• Non-English documents require certified translations
• Documents must be apostilled where applicable
Personal Identification Documents
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Passport

Documenti dei registri vitali
Birth, marriage, and death certificates from applicant and ancestors

Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)

Proof of Residence Documents
Evidence of current residence status

Not applicable

Criminal Clearance Documents
Background check documentation

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

Financial Documents
Proof of payment and financial requirements

Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country+Bank statements for previous 3 months

DOCUMENTS

Costs Associated with South Africa - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Pre-Application Costs
Essential document preparation and verification costs

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

Government Application Fees
Official fees charged by government authorities

Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees

$130

Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing

Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing

Post-Submission Costs
Costs after submitting your application

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

Professional Services
Optional external support services

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

Post-Acceptance Costs
Costs after approval

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

GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index

3

Classifica generale

Cost

Based on application fee

Residency Requirements

Based on residency requirements

Residency Privileges Length

Based on programs’s term

Processing Speed

Based on estimated processing time

Requisiti di idoneità

Based on entry requirements

Program Stability

Based on years of activity

Time to Permanent Residency

Based on permanent residency timeline

Rankings

Global Rankings/ Comparisions

Safety

South Africa

142

Costo della vita

South Africa

78

Quality of Life

South Africa

57

Healthcare Quality

South Africa

125

Internet Speed

South Africa

98

Human Freedom

South Africa

73

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