Work permits are
available for purposes of securing immigration to South Africa under
various regulations. Obtaining a work permit can seem a daunting
and complex process as often prospective immigrants are informed
by potential employers that they cannot employ them until a work
permit / visa has been secured and immigration companies inform
them that they cannot have a work permit / visa until a job has
been secured.
Below is a brief introduction to work permits / visa's and the various
criteria that must be met in order to apply for a work permit /
visa. For more details simply follow the link beneath each description.
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Work Permits - General |
According to the South African Immigration
Act, the applicant for a General Work Permit has to provide
a conditional offer of employment from a South African based
employer, as well as documentation, confirming that the
employer has fully endeavored to employ South African citizens
or residents.
Read more here »
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Work Permits - Quota |
Applicants who fall within certain
professional categories, in which skills are considered
scarce, may apply for a Quota Work Permit. Foreigners who
are qualified to apply within these categories do not need
to provide an offer of employment. Such candidates are generally
attractive for South African employers as they do not have
to advertise the position. Read
more here »
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Work Permits - Exceptional Skills |
The South African Immigration Act currently
makes it possible for foreigners with exceptional skills
to apply for a temporary work permit under this category.
Read more here »
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Work Permits - Intra Company Transfers |
Foreign employees wishing to work at
a South African branch of their company fall within this
category. Permits will be approved for a maximum period
of 2 years. Read more here
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Work Permits - Corporate |
For employers who need to recruit a
number of foreign staff this permit provides the opportunity
to fast track the work permit once a corporate permit is
in place. Read more here »
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Work Permits - Permanent Residency Applications |
Applicants that have been in possession
of a General work permit for five years may apply for a
permanent residence permit. Read
more here »
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