Comprehensive South Africa Immigration and Visa Solutions in South Africa
Our female-owned firm's expertise covers the full spectrum of South Africa Immigration law. Whether you require a short-term Tourist Visa, a complex Critical Skills Work Visa, or are pursuing Permanent Residence, our dedicated team provides end-to-end support for all Visas. We also offer essential services like document legalisation and full immigration compliance audits.
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We assist with tourist visas, relatives and spousal visas, all work-related visas, study visas, business visas (business owners) and retirement visas. We equally offer these services for all permanent residency categories as well as Appeals and Waivers.
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Permanent Residence (PR) via Direct Residence in terms of Section 26 may be issued to a foreigner based on the following categories, of which terms and conditions must be adhered to –
✅ Five (5) years continuous work visas – Permanent residence (PR) may be granted to a foreign national who is in possession of five (5) continuous work visas, with the exception of an intra company transfer and corporate worker visa. A permanent offer of employment must be submitted with this PR application as well as a confirmation of employment.
✅ Spouse of a South African citizen or Permanent Residence (PR) holder for 5 years – Permanent residence (PR) may be granted to a foreign national who is married to or is the party to an exclusive relationship with a South African citizen or PR holder. The permanent residence, after issuance, shall lapse, though, if at any time within two (2) years of the issuance of the PR the spousal relationship no longer exists, except in the instance of the SA citizen or PR holder passing away.
✅ Child of a South African citizen or Permanent Residence holder under the age of 21 – Permanent residence (PR) may be granted to a foreign national who is the child of a South African citizen or PR holder and who is under the age of 21. The permanent residence shall lapse, though, if the child does not submit an application for confirmation within two (2) years of turning eighteen (18).
✅ Child of a South African citizen – Permanent residence (PR) may be granted to a foreign national who is the child of a South African citizen.
Permanent Residence (PR) based on other grounds and in terms of Section 27 may be issued to a foreign national based on the following categories, of which terms and conditions must be adhered to –
✅ Offer of permanent employment – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who received a permanent offer of employment. Proof that the position exists must be submitted as well as proof that the position was advertised in a national newspaper.
✅ Critical Skills – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who possesses the necessary skills, experience and qualifications as set out in the Gazetted Critical skills list. The applicant needs to have at least five (5) years post-qualification experience and must comply with the prescribed requirements of the Critical Skills list and the immigration law.
✅ Own business – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who wishes to establish or has established a business in South Africa. The business owner needs to comply with the required financial investment and in terms of staff employment. The PR will lapse if the owner fails to provide prove within two (2) years and every three (3) years after the issuance of the PR that the financial investment is still invested into the business.
✅ Refugee – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who is a confirmed Refugee in terms of Section 27 (c) of the Refugees Act and must comply with the prescribed requirements of the immigration law.
✅ Retirement – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who wishes or intends to retire in South Africa. Proof of the right to a lifelong pension or irrevocable annuity or retirement in the amount of at least R37 000 per month must be submitted or proof that the applicant has the right to a minimum prescribed net worth must be submitted.
✅ Financial Independence – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who proves to the Director-General that he or has a minimum net worth of at least R12 million as prescribed. Upon approval of the PR application, the applicant must pay a non-refundable R120 000 to the Department.
✅ Relative of a South African citizen or Permanent Residence holder – Permanent Residence (PR) may be granted to a foreigner who is the relative of a South African citizen or PR holder within the first step of kinship only. Prove of first step of kinship needs to be submitted with the PR application.
Australia Skilled Visas
Australia offers three (3) types of skilled migration visas. The process is point-based (minimum required points for skilled migration is 65).
Business visa
A business visa may be issued to a foreigner intending to establish or invest into a business in South Africa where he or she will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Crew visa
A crew visa may be issued to a foreigner who is a member of a crew or conveyance.
Critical skills work visa
A critical skills work visa may be issued to an applicant who possesses the necessary skills, experience and qualifications.
Exchange visa
Exchange students need to comply with the relevant prescribed requirements of the immigration law.
General work visa
A general work visa may be issued to a foreign national who does not qualify for any other South African work visa.
Intra company transfer work visa
An intra company transfer work visa may be issued for a maximum of four (4) years at a time.
Long-term visitor’s visa
A long-term visitor’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to conduct activities
Medical treatment visa
A medical treatment visa may be issued to a foreign national who needs to receive urgent medical treatment in South Africa, which is not accessible in his or her home country.
Relative’s visa
A relative’s visa may be applied for by a family member within the first and second step of kinship of the South African citizen or permanent residence holder.
Retired visa
A retired visa may be issued to a foreigner who wishes or intends to retire in South Africa.
Section 11 (2) visa
A Section 11 (2) visa is commonly known as a short-term work visa. This visa is used for short-term projects to be conducted in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Section 11 (6) visa
A Section 11 (6) visa may be applied for by a foreign spouse of a South African citizen or permanent residence holder providing proof of marriage or relationship can be submitted.
Tourist visa
A tourist visa may be applied for when an applicant intends to visit South Africa for tourism or holiday purposes. This visa may be issued for 30 to 90 days.
Treaty visa
A treaty visa may be applied for by an applicant needing to conduct work related activities where South Africa is party to a treaty or international agreement.
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