For foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer in South Africa. Requires a points-based assessment (minimum 100 points) evaluating qualifications, experience, and salary. The employer must demonstrate that no suitable South African candidate is available.
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
Evaluation of foreign qualifications by SAQA
Tip: Apply well in advance, takes 4 to 8 weeks
Signed contract with a South African employer
Tip: Must include job title, salary, and duration
Proof the employer is registered in South Africa
Tip: CIPC registration certificate
Certified copies of degrees, diplomas, certificates
Tip: Must be apostilled if from a Hague Convention country
Required if from an endemic country
Tip: Check WHO list for endemic countries
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