South African Visa Types

Complete guide to all 30+ visa and permit types issued by the Department of Home Affairs. Select a category to explore.

Work Visas

Critical Skills, General Work, Intra-Company Transfer, and Corporate

Full-time study at South African institutions

Invest in or establish a business in South Africa

Spousal, Life Partner, and Relative visas for joining family in SA

Tourist, Business Visitor, Medical Treatment, and Transit

Retire in South Africa with provable income of R37,000+/month

Sections 26(a-b) and 27(a-f) - work, spouse, skills, investment, retiree

Exchange, Treaty, Crew, Digital Nomad, and Medical Treatment visas