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Work Permits and visas
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Retired Persons Permit and visas
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As an increasingly popular destination for retirees, with its many attractions and exceptional value for money South Africa welcomes the immigrant retiree. These permits and visas are designed for immigrants who seek Immigration to South Africa for their retirement years, or indeed some of the year in South Africa.
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Business Permits and visas
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For entrepreneurs and business people looking to establish and run their own business after Immigration to South Africa. The regulations for these permits and visas are designed to encourage investment into South Africa as well as create employment for South Africans.
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Study Permits and visas
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Spousal and Life Partner Permits and visas
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Spouses and life partners of South African citizens and permanent residency holders are permitted to come and reside in South Africa on the basis of their relationship. Couples move prove they have been married, or together for a 5 year period of time, to apply for permanent residency. Applications can be made for temporary residency before this period. If the accompanying spouse or life partner wishes to take up employment or start an own business, the good news is that an endorsement can be applied for.
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Relatives Permits and visas
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Relative’s permits extend to second kin for temporary applications and first kin for permanent residency applications. As an example a son or daughter may apply for temporary and permanent residency whereas a brother or sister may only apply for temporary residency.
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Corporate Permits and visas
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A corporate permit is designed for South African based companies that are experiencing difficulty in recruiting the personnel they require from within South Africa. It allows them to make presentation and obtain permission from Home Affairs to recruit, on bulk, foreigners with the necessary skills to fill these positions.
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Financially Independent Permits and visas
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Financially independent permits only exist in the category permanent residence - no temporary permit is available in this section. In order to apply you must prove a net worth of ZAR 7.5 million rand. The financially independent permit attracts a large fee from the Department of Home Affairs for the processing of such applications.
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Volunteer Visa's |
Volunteer visa’s are available under extended visitors’ permits and provide opportunity for foreigners wishing to come to South Africa and carry out voluntary work for up to 36 months.
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