🇿🇦 South Africa · Employer-sponsored work
Quota worker - Section 27(a) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €451 |
| Minimum annual salary | ZAR 444,000 |
| Proof of savings | €19,750 |
| Minimum investment | €19,750 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €451.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
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https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.