South Africa Business Visas
South African business visas are for those who wish to live and work in South Africa based upon their entrepreneurial skills and/or investment capability.
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South Africa Business Visas
The South African business visa is variously referred to as an investor permit or entrepreneur permit and is awarded to candidates who wish to relocate to South Africa based on their ability to invest in South Africa and to start a new business. The business visa for South Africa is initially issued as a temporary residence permit for 24 months although it may lead to permanent residence and candidates must be able to demonstrate their business experience and their ability to create jobs in South Africa.
A business visa applicant must be able to invest at least 2.5 million Rand in a business venture which is of benefit to the country in terms of exports, new technologies and/or the creation of jobs. A detailed business plan must be submitted which explores the potential of the business and the experience of the candidate.
Spouse and Dependent immigration
Although South African work permits and business visas are issued as temporary residence permits, in both cases a candidate may be living and working in South Africa for a period of some years if not indefinitely. As a result the immediate family members of the main applicant may also enter South Africa for the same period of time. All dependents must gain a work permit in their own right in order to undertake employment. Find out further information on our Working Holiday Visa South Africa page.
Find out more about South African work permits and business visas today. Just complete an inquiry form in our online assessment area and a specialist South African immigration consultant will contact you.
