We assist individuals and businesses with a variety of temporary residence visas tailored to different needs and circumstances. The different categories for temporary residences is as follows:
1. Visitor's Visa which has various categories catered to each traveler, namely:
2. Work Visa which is designed for individuals with skills deemed essential to the South African economy; to those who have secured employment but do not fall under the critical skills category and to those travelling on an assignment from a company abroad for a specified period. The following categories are:
3. Residency on other grounds caters to foreigners who wish to invest; retire; undergo medical treatment or study within the Republic, namely:
Each permit has a specified list of requirements suited to the individual’s need for travel and will be communicated accordingly to ensure legal compliance.
We help eligible individuals obtain permanent residency in South Africa, where there are several types of permits available, each catering to different categories of applicants based on their circumstances and qualifications.
1. Direct Residency Permit: for individuals who have been on a work visa for five consecutive years and have secured a permanent job offer.
2. Residency-on-Other-Grounds: includes various subcategories such as:
3. Permit Based on Business: Issued to those who invest a significant amount of capital into an existing or new business in South Africa, provided they meet specific business criteria.
4. Critical Skills Permit: For individuals who possess skills or qualifications deemed critical by the South African Department of Home Affairs.
These different types of permits allow for a variety of pathways to permanent residency, catering to diverse applicants ranging from skilled professionals to retirees, and those with family connections in South Africa. Each category has specific requirements and processes, ensuring that applicants meet the necessary criteria for obtaining permanent residency.
We provide assistance with appeals to the Department of Home Affairs for rejected temporary visa and residency applications which can be appealed within 10 working days of the rejection notice received from VFS Global or a South African Mission abroad.
We assist with the applications for citizenship in South Africa which involves a thorough process that requires meeting several criteria set by the government. - where all candidates must generally have permanent residency status and have lived in South Africa for a continuous period, typically five to ten years, and must demonstrate a basic knowledge of one of the country's official languages and show good character, often verified through police clearance certificates. Additionally, applicants need to demonstrate financial stability and may be required to provide documentation of their intent to remain in South Africa permanently. Once these requirements are met, we will facilitate the application process through the Department of Home Affairs.
We help individuals who are awaiting the outcomes of all temporary and permanent residency applications submitted through to the Department of Home Affairs through a compel application with the help of our legal partners.
We provide representation for individuals who are facing immigration consequences as a result of overstaying their existing visa’s and have been issued with a ban of 5 years and for reasons causing prohibition into entering the country.
This representation is accepted on a case by case basis after thorough review of the candidates situation.
Our agency is equipped to provide services for the following matters, assisted either locally within South Africa or from abroad in each respective country with a South African Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
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