You need a passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
You need to invest capital South African economy by establishing a business or by investing in an existing business.
You must be of good character.
You need vaccination against yellow fever if you have travelled or intend to travel through a yellow fever endemic area.
You should be in good health.
You need recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry.
Documents:
Visa apploication form.
Dully filled Form BI-1738.
A certificate issued by a chartered accountant registered with the South
African Institute of Chartered Accountants to the effect that you have: At
least an amount in cash or capital to be invested in the Republic as
determined from time to time by the Minister, and An undertaking that at
least 60% of the total staff to be employed in the operations shall be
South African Citizens or permanent residents, permanently employed in
various positions.
An undertaking to register with: The South African Revenue Service;
Unemployment Insurance Fund; Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries;
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required;
and Relevant professional body, board or council recognized by SAQA (where
applicable).
A police clearance certificate from each country where you resided since
the age of 18 years, including the Republic of South Africa.
A letter of recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry
regarding the feasibility of the business; and the contribution to the
national interest of the Republic.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have travelled or intend to
travel through a yellow fever endemic area.
Medical and radiology reports.
Business Visa applications made for existing businesses require the
following documents (in addition to all those listed above) to be submitted
with the temporary residence application form.
Financial statements for the preceding financial year.
The contribution to the national interest of the Republic.
NoticeThe information provided has been collected using the latest documents and documents provided by various international online sources and may contain errors or non-compliance with the latest developments of the day. Therefore, the reader is suggested to act carefully and refer to the relevant embassy or get advice from experienced lawyers. Remember that we at our Group only provide advice on accommodation through the start-up or purchase of business and property.
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