For skilled workers with a permanent job offer in a critical skills occupation where no suitable South African citizen or permanent resident is available. The position must have been advertised nationally.
Valid for at least 30 days beyond intended stay
Tip: Ensure at least 2 blank pages
Recent passport-sized photos (35x45mm)
Tip: White background, no glasses
Must be less than 6 months old
From every country lived in for 12+ months since age 18
Tip: Must be recent, most expire after 6 months
Must be less than 6 months old
Issued by a registered medical practitioner
Tip: Use the prescribed DHA medical report form
Must be less than 6 months old
Chest X-ray for TB screening
Must be less than 6 months old
Letter confirming permanent (not fixed-term) employment offer
Tip: Must explicitly state the position is permanent
Proof the position was advertised in a national newspaper and DEL database for 2+ weeks
Tip: Keep copies of all advertisements and a log of applicants with reasons for non-selection
SAQA evaluation of foreign qualifications
Tip: Apply well in advance, takes 4 to 8 weeks
Tax clearance or compliance PIN from SARS
Tip: Apply via SARS eFiling
Must be less than 12 months old
Required if from an endemic country
Tip: Check WHO list for endemic countries
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