Corporate Visa
🇿🇦 South Africa visas · Work
What it is
A visa issued to a corporate entity (company) in South Africa to employ a specified number of foreign nationals, rather than requiring each worker to apply individually.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 3 years.
- Processing time
- Refer to DHA turnaround times page
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- How to apply
- Vac
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (Immigration Act §21)
- ZAR 1,520
Key requirements
- Valid passport for each foreign national to be employed
- Application by the South African corporate entity
- Proof that the corporate entity is registered in South Africa
- Motivation for the number of foreign workers required
- Proof that no suitable South African citizens or permanent residents are available for the positions
- Each foreign national must meet health and security requirements
- Medical and radiological reports per worker
- Police clearance certificate per worker
- Proof of payment of prescribed fee
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 30 July 2026.