Faster permits for skilled workers
The Department of Home Affairs is improving its ability to process applications for work permits for highly skilled foreign applicants, with South Africa being actively promoted as a destination for chemical, materials, civil, structural and mining engineers from abroad.
Visiting South Africa: visas
Want to visit South Africa? Find information on the basic requirements for entering South Africa, as well as comprehensive information on visas - what they are, who needs them, and when, where and how to apply for them.
Studying in SA: study permits
Are you an international student considering enrolling at a South African educational institution? Find information on study permit requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some frequently asked questions.
Working in SA: work permits
Do you wish to stay in SA temporarily in order to explore or take up a job offer, or to set up or run a business, or because you've been recruited or transferred to the country? Find information on work permit categories, requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some frequently asked questions.
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