South Africa

Critical Skills Permit
A Critical Skills work visa may be issued to a person who possesses skills or qualifications deemed as critical and which has been set forth in the Government Gazette. A critical skills work visa shall be issued for a period of up to five years

Study Permit
South African study visa allows a foreign national to reside in South Africa whilst studying at a
South African institution of primary, secondary or tertiary education. A study visa can cover a range of educational disciplines and even include practical training as well as internships pertaining to the field of study in some cases.

Business Permit
A Short-term Business Visa, also known as a Sec 11(2) Visa, may be issued to a person who wishes to come to South Africa for a period of up to ninety days. The individual will be allowed to conduct business-related activities during this period.
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Relative Permit
The South African relative visa is available to the biological or adoptive children or biological or step-parents of South African citizens or permanent residents.

Spousal Permit
A spousal visa can be issued in the case of immigration to South Africa when a husband or wife of a South African citizen or permanent residence holder wishes to immigrate to South Africa.

Permanent Residence Permit
Permanent Residency may be applied for by a person that holds a critical skills work visa or has been married to a South African citizen for at least 5 years.
