South Africa · Investor / Golden Visa

Business Visa

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-23 · Our methodology
6.3/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18+
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Cape Town
Single (monthly)€786
Family (monthly)€1,607
Rent 1BR (center)€429
Groceries€196
Transport pass€47
Johannesburg
Single (monthly)€661
Family (monthly)€1,357
Rent 1BR (center)€357
Groceries€165
Transport pass€40
Durban
Single (monthly)€518
Family (monthly)€1,071
Rent 1BR (center)€286
Groceries€130
Transport pass€31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Business Visa?

The Business Visa is an immigration pathway offered by South Africa. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Are there alternative pathways to South Africa?

Yes. South Africa offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our South Africa country page.

What is the cost of living in South Africa?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Cape Town: €786/mo; Johannesburg: €661/mo; Durban: €518/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-23 · See our methodology

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