Work Visas

THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF WORK PERMIT ARE AVAILABLE IN TERMS OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT (as amended):

• Critical Skills Visa
• General Work Visa
• Intra-company Transfer Work Visa
• Corporate Work Visa

CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA

This category of work visa may be issued to an applicant who falls within a specific professional category or specific occupational list designated by the Minister as being critical for the South African economy.

General Work Visa

The General Work Visa is intended for positions where the employer can prove that they have been unable to find a suitably qualified South African citizen or permanent resident to fill the role after a diligent search.