Critical Skills Work Visa FAQs

CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Critical Skills Work Visa?

The Critical Skills Work Visa allows candidates who have received a job offer from a South African employer for a position listed on the Critical Skills List to work in South Africa for up to five (5) years.

Where can I find the Critical Skills List if I want to apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa?

The latest Critical Skills List was gazetted on 3 October 2023 (Government Gazette 49402 of 3 October 2023). https://www.dha.gov.za/images/PDFs/CritcalSkills_102023.pdf

What is the processing time of a Critical Skills Work Visa?

The processing time is dependent on the country of submission. On average the processing time for a Critical Skills Work Visa, once submitted, is 8-12 weeks.

hat are the requirements to qualify for a Critical Skills Work Visa?

To qualify, applicants must ensure that their occupation is listed on the Critical Skills List, meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements for the specific occupation, be registered with the relevant professional body, and provide proof of evaluation for any foreign qualifications by SAQA if applicable.

What is the validity period of a Critical Skills Work Visa?

The visa can issued for a period of up to five years. This is dependent on the duration of the fixed term contract of employment and the validity of the applicant’s passport.

Can my family join me on my Critical Skills Work Visa?

Immediate family members may apply for various visa categories to accompany an applicant on a Critical Skills Work Visa. It is important to note that children under the age of 18 years may apply for a Study Visa.

Can I study while working on the Critical Skills Work Visa?

One of the benefits of holding a Critical Skills Work Visa is that applicants are able to study on part-time basis while being employed full time.

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Please select the visa category you require assistance with:(Required)

How old is the child?(Required)

Does the child's parent/ guardian have valid status within South Africa?(Required)

What is your marital status?(Required)

What is the status of your spouse?(Required)

What is the number of foreign nationals you are looking to employ?(Required)

Do you currently have a formal offer of employment from a registered South African company?(Required)

What is your highest level of Education?(Required)

In which country did you complete your highest qualification(Required)

What position have you been offered(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

In order to qualify for a General Work Visa, you must have an offer of employment from a South African employer. What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?(Required)

How many years of work experience do you have?(Required)

Is your prospective employer a member of the Trusted Employer Scheme?(Required)

* Trusted Employers who have received this status form the DHA often meet the following criteria: - Have invested more than R100 million into the South African Economy - Employ more than 150 staff

Are you proficient in one of South Africa's 11 official languages?(Required)

What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?(Required)

Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

What is the duration of your relationship?(Required)

Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?(Required)

Are you currently employed by a foreign entity outside of South Africa?(Required)

Do you earn an annual salary exceeding R650,000? (UDS $37,000 / EUR 33,000)(Required)

What is your intention in South Africa?(Required)

What is you intended duration of stay in South Africa?(Required)

Do you have a monthly irrevocable income of at least R37,000?(Required)

Do you have a net worth of at least R2.4 million?(Required)

Do you intend on working part time or conducting business while in South Africa?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the duration of your assignment in South Africa?(Required)

Does your current employer support your work in South Africa?(Required)

Are you being sent on a secondment or assignment to South Africa?(Required)

Have you been employed in your current position for longer than 6 months?(Required)

Do you have an enrollment letter from a recognized learning institution?(Required)

What is the expected duration of your secondment/ assignment?(Required)

What level of education will you be completing in South Africa?(Required)

What visa do you currently hold?(Required)

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What is the expiry date of your current visa(Required)

What Visa do you currently hold for South Africa?(Required)

Have you received a permanent offer of employment?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?(Required)

Do you have accompanying family members?(Required)

What is the expiry date of your current General Work Visa?(Required)