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Permanent Residence

7 visa types available

Complete guide to South African permanent residence permits.

Section 27(c)
PR - Business Investment (Section 27c)
For investors with minimum R5 million capital invested in a South African business employing at least 60% South African citizens or permanent residents.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 27(b)
PR - Extraordinary Skills (Section 27b)
For persons with extraordinary skills or qualifications, confirmed by a South African organ of state or established academic, cultural, or business body.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 27(f)
PR - Financially Independent (Section 27f)
For financially independent persons with a proven minimum net worth of R12 million. Requires R120,000 DHA fee.
R120 000+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 27(e)
PR - Retired Person (Section 27e)
For retirees with a right to a pension or irrevocable annuity of at least R20,000/month or net worth of R12 million providing equivalent income.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 27(a)
PR - Skilled Worker (Section 27a)
For skilled workers with a permanent job offer in a critical skills occupation with no suitable South African candidate available.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 26(b)
PR - Spousal (Section 26b)
For spouses/life partners of South African citizens or permanent residents married for 5+ years.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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Section 26(a)
PR - Work Visa Holder (Section 26a)
For holders of work visas who have been employed in South Africa for 5 consecutive years with a permanent job offer.
R1 520+R1 550 VFS
~6 months

Max duration: Permanent

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