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South Africa

Permanent Residency
Permanent residents in South Africa are afforded all the same rights and obligations as South Africa citizens, except for the right to vote in South Africa or hold a South African passport.

Permanent residency is a great option for anyone who would like to remain in South Africa indefinitely, as it removes the hassle and the cost of the ongoing renewal on your temporary residency.

You may apply for permanent residency based on the majority of the temporary residency categories. Each of the categories for permanent residency have varying requirements and timeframes in terms of when you may apply. Please get in touch with us for more information on how we can assist you in obtaining your permanent residency in the most efficient manner possible.

Permanent Residency
General Work Visa

Applicants are required to have 5 years consecutive years of work experience on a valid General Work visas in order to qualify for permanent residency.

Permanent Residency
Critical Skills Visa

Applicants may apply for permanent residency, as soon as their critical skills visa is issued.

Permanent Residency
Relative Visa

To qualify for permanent residency, either the child or the parent of the applicant needs to be South African or a South African permanent resident.

Permanent Residency
Spousal Visa

To qualify for permanent residency, the applicant needs to be married to a South African or a South African permanent resident for at least 5 years. South African law recognises both heterosexual and homosexual marriages.

Permanent Residency
Retired Person’s Visa

To qualify for permanent residency, the applicant needs to prove that he or she has an ongoing income of R37 000 per month, part of which is in the form of a pension and retirement annuity, for the rest of their expected life. 

Permanent Residency
Financial Independence

To qualify for permanent residency, the applicant needs to prove a net worth of R12.5 million. There are no age limitations, however, applicants are required to make a payment of R120 000 to the Department of Home Affairs on receipt of your permanent residency. No temporary residency is required to make an application for this permanent residency category.

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