COVID UPDATE!
- Visa validity for visas which expired during the lockdown has now been extended until 31 March 2021.
- VFS & South African foreign missions will be open for submission of visitor's visa applications.
- Permanent Residence applications are not accepted.
WICHTIGE INFORMATION!
- Gültigkeit der Visa, die innerhalb des Lockdowns abgelaufen sind, wurden bis 31. März 2021 verlängert.
- VFS & Südafrikanische Botschaften / Konsulate sind für die Abgabe von Visaanträgen geöffnet.
- Die Beantragung des Daueraufenthalts ist aktuell nicht möglich.
Critical skills work visa
A critical skills work visa may be applied for when a person is in possession of a qualification or skills, identified as being critical for the Republic of South Africa by the Minister of Home Affairs.
See attached list of critically identified fields:
A critical skills work visa may be issued for a period of five (5) years.
A critical skills work visa may also be issued for a period of 12 months within which employment must be obtained.