🇿🇦 South Africa · Employer-sponsored work

Corporate Visas — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,961
Minimum annual salaryZAR 444,000
Proof of savings€1,961
Minimum investment€1,961
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–60

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 36 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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 €1,961.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“That the salary and benefits of any foreigner employed by the corporate applicant shall not be inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or permanent residents occupying similar positions in the Republic”

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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.

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