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General Work Visa
General work Visas are valid for the duration of the contract of employment or a period not exceeding 5 years. A general work permit shall lapse if within 6 months of issuance and if every year thereafter the holder fails to submit satisfactory proof to the Director-General that he/she is still employed along with proof of the terms and conditions of the job, and the job description.
Visitor’s Visa
Visitors visa section 11(6) - spouse of a citizen or permanent resident and work
Visitors visa section 11(2) with authorization to conduct work (3 months)
A Visitors visa section 11(1) (b) (ii) is for voluntary or charitable activities (exceeding 3 months to 3 years)
Visitors visa section 11(1) (b) (i) for academic sabbaticals (exceeding 3 months to 3 years)
Visitors visa section 11(1) (b) (iii) for research activities (exceeding 3 months to 3 years)
Corporate Work Visa
A corporate permit allows a corporate entity (e.g. a mine group, farmer, etc.) to employ a pre-determined number of skilled/semi-skilled/unskilled workers. There is no fixed validity period for such permits as the validity period is determined and stipulated by the corporate entity upon application. A corporate visa is issued for a period not exceeding three years. Applications must be made at a Visa & Permit Facilitation Centre close to applicant’s residence.
Permanent Residence
Applications for permanent residency in South Africa are considered in terms of Section 26 (Direct Residency Permits) and Section 27 (Residency-on-Other-Grounds Permits) of the Immigration Act 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), and read with Regulation 33 of the Immigration Regulations. In terms of granting Permanent Residency Permits, emphasis is placed on immigrants who are in a position to make a meaningful contribution to broadening the economic base of South Africa.
In order to make an application for a permanent residency permit, applicants must first submit representation to the Minister of Home Affairs motivating why he or she should be declared not to be a prohibited person or an undesirable person.
Republic of Hout Bay’s Immigration
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