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Australia offers three (3) types of skilled migration visas. The process is point-based (minimum required points for skilled migration is 65). Read More

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.

A crew visa may be issued to a foreigner who is a member of a crew or conveyance.

A critical skills work visa may be issued to an applicant who possesses the necessary skills, experience and qualifications as set out in the Gazetted Critical skills list.

Exchange students need to comply with the relevant prescribed requirements of the immigration law.

A general work visa may be issued to a foreign national who does not qualify for any other South African work visa.

An intra company transfer work visa may be issued for a maximum of four (4) years at a time.

A long-term visitor’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to conduct activities

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.

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.

A retired visa may be issued to a foreigner who wishes or intends to retire in South Africa.

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.

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.

A study visa may be issued to an applicant wishing to study in South Africa.

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.

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.