🇿🇦 South Africa · Employer-sponsored work
Intra-company Transfer Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,964 |
| Minimum annual salary | ZAR 37,000 |
| Proof of savings | €1,964 |
| Minimum investment | €1,964 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €451 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dha.gov.za/images/PDFs/ImmigrationRegulations2014-Updated2018-compressed.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,964.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“An application for the issuance of an intra-company transfer work visa shall be accompanied by- (a) the foreigner's contract of employment with the company abroad valid for a period of not less than six months; and (b) a letter from the company abroad ... (no salary threshold for ICT; the salary clause in the regulation applies to the general work visa, not ICT)”
“An application for an intra-company transfer work visa shall be accompanied by- (a) the foreigner's contract of employment with the company abroad valid for a period of not less than six months; and (b) a letter from- (i) the company abroad confirming that the foreigner shall be transferred to a branch, subsidiary or an affiliate of that company in the Republic ... (Immigration Regulations, 2014, reg. 18).”
“Police clearance certificate issued by the police or security authority of a country where the applicant resided for longer than 12 months in the last 5 years before submitting the current application.”
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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.