South Africa Employment Visa

A person must apply for an employment visa if they are travelling to South Africa for work.

Documents you need to gather before you apply for Employment Visa South Africa are listed below

  • After leaving South Africa, the applicant's passport shouldn't expire for at least 30 days. A copy of the passport's first and last pages must also be submitted by the applicant.
  • If the applicant has already visited South Africa, he or she must also present the visa that was authorised before the trip.
  • Form 8 of the visa must be filled out in capital characters and with a black pen.
  • The visa applicant must also complete a "power of attorney" form and stamp it with revenue.
  • Two 35x44mm portraits of the candidate that are no older than one month are required.The backdrop in the picture should be of white colour and the picture of the applicant should show at least 70% - 80% of the front face.
  • If the invitation letter demands that the applicant enter South Africa on more than one occasion, the candidate must provide an explanation of this request in a separate letter.
  • If any changes are made to the visa application form, the applicant's signature is necessary as proof that the changes were made by the applicant. This is essential because without it, the form cannot be submitted.
  • the cover letter bearing the applicant's signature.
  • sufficient bank balance, which for those applying at the Delhi and Mumbai immigration centres, respectively, equates to Rs. 60000 and Rs. 20000.
  • An explanation of why a foreign professional is required for the position should be provided by the host company in South Africa that would employ the candidate.
  • A document demonstrating that an actual search for the best applicant was made to fill the vacant post must be provided by the host company in South Africa.
  • A repatriation draught for Rs. 4000 in the name of the South African High Commission may also be required from the nominee. After returning from South Africa, the applicant has two months to pick up the money.
  • Additionally, the applicant must pay Rs. 11,402 via bank draught made out to the South African High Commission.
  • Other documents needed to obtain approval for a South African employment visa include the following:
  • The applicant must present a certificate of clearance from yellow fever.
  • the MEA must be contacted for the police department's clearance certificate.
  • The applicant must present their marriage licence if they are married.
  • If the applicant is a widow, the death certificate must be presented.
  • certifications of the applicant's qualifications.
  • a document that has been approved by the labour department

Process- South Africa Employment Visa

  • On your smartphone, be sure to first visit the visit visa website (iOS, Android).
  • Select your destination as South Africa.
  • Select the country from where you are travelling from.
  • Click on the search option.
  • After that click on the apply now option and select the visa for which you want to apply.
  • Fill all your application form details and passport details.
  • After that the payable amount for the particular visa will be generated on our screen
  • Then you have to pay the fees which will be displayed on the screen.
  • Once the application has been accepted and validated, the applicant will soon receive an application number so they may continue with the fee payment. The applicant will be informed of any missing documents if there are any.

Eligibility- Employment Visa South Africa

  • You must fulfil the following requirements in order to be qualified to enter the nation on a visa.
  • Be a sincere traveller. You must have a reason to visit the country that is both legitimate and honourable.
  • You must have the financial resources to support yourself and any dependents during the entire stay in order to be eligible to shoulder all costs.
  • Strong ties to your native country must exist for you to have good reasons to return there following your visit.
  • Be of good character - You must be of good character and have no history of criminal activity. For the same, you might need to present a PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
  • Being in good health means that you must at least satisfy the authorities' minimum standards for health.
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