Migration to South Africa.
South Africa's critical skills, spousal, retired, and business pathways. Casework registered with the Department of Home Affairs, with experience across the Critical Skills Visa, Section 11(6), Section 13, and Section 26 categories.
7 pathways
Every South Africa visa, licensed to handle.
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Work and Critical Skills
General Work, Critical Skills, and Intra-company Transfer.
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Business
Business visa for foreign nationals investing in and running a South African enterprise.
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Spousal and Life Partner
Section 11(6) and accompanying authorisations for spouses and life partners of South African citizens or PR holders.
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Financially Independent
Section 27(f). Permanent residence for individuals meeting a net-worth and assets-in-South-Africa threshold.
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Retirement
Retired Person Visa for those with sufficient pension income or guaranteed funds.
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Student
Study Visa for accredited South African institutions.
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Visitor
Short-term visitor and Section 11(2) visas for specific business or family purposes.
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From strategy call to grant in South Africa.
South African cases run through application at the relevant mission abroad or VFS centre, with parallel processing of police clearance, medical, and (where applicable) skills verification through SAQA. Critical Skills Visa applicants need an evaluation from the relevant professional body before lodging.
Our advisors
Katrin Maja O'Flynn
Licensed Advisor
MARN 1467325 · IAA 201400975 · BVA licensed
Maike Versfeld
Licensed Advisor
MARN 1807854 · IAA 201600505 · BVA licensed
Natanya Mostert
Licensed Advisor
MARN 2518830 · IAA 202300649
Katja Haslinger
Licensed Advisor (BVA)
BVA licensed
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Critical Skills Visa?
A work and residence pathway for occupations on the South African Critical Skills List. Applicants need a SAQA evaluation, registration or accreditation with the relevant professional body, and a job offer or evidence of intent.
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Do I need to be married to apply for a spousal visa?
No. South Africa recognises both marriage and life partnership. Life partners need to demonstrate at least two years of cohabitation and financial interdependence.
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How long does the Financially Independent permit take?
Six to twelve months, depending on the mission and the completeness of the financial evidence file. Net worth threshold is set by regulation and updated periodically.
Next step
Speak with a licensed advisor about your visa options.
A focused consultation routed to the right licensed advisor. Continue independently after the call, or proceed with us and have the consultation fee deducted from the service fee.