The Business Visa is for foreigners starting or investing in a business in South Africa. The applicant will need to comply with various statutory requirements and have a minimum investment amount of R5m in order to qualify for this visa.

The Exchange Visa permits an applicant to participate in a program of cultural, economic or social exchange and, therefore, needs to adhere to conditions stated by the South African government and the relevant institution.

The Corporate Visa is for companies that are required to fill a large number of skilled positions for ongoing projects or commitments, where skills are not readily available in South Africa.

The General Work Visa requirements are specific. The applicant’s employer must be based in South Africa and after a diligent search; the employer must prove that the employee’s position cannot be performed by a South African citizen or Permanent Resident.

The Critical Skills Visa if for applicants with qualifications or suitable experience, deemed critical in areas that there in a deficit within the South African workforce.

The Medical Treatment Visa is for treatment exceeding a period of 3 months.

The Spousal / Partner Visa is for foreigners who are married or have life partners from South Africa.

The Study Visa is for foreign students attending a bona fide institution (public or private).

The Relatives Visa is issued to a member of the immediate family of a South Africa citizen or Permanent Resident.

The Retired Persons Visa is for foreigners who wish to retire in South Africa permanently or seasonally.

Issued to visa holders who qualify for direct or indirect residence.

Issued to people who have at least one SA parent and those who had held PR for at least 5 years.