Visitor’s Visa

WHAT IS A VISITOR’S VISA?

A Visitor’s Visa is a short term visa that is issued to individuals who intend to reside in South Africa for periods not exceeding three months at a time. There are, however, certain types of Visitor’s visas that are issued for periods of up to 4 years at a time.

 

CAN A VISITOR’S VISA AUTHORISE THE HOLDER TO WORK?

There are three types of visitor’s visas that may allow the holder to conduct work in specific circumstances:

• One may be authorised to conduct work for periods of less than three months on a short terms employment contract.
• Applications may be made for a visa that will allow the holder to engage in charitable activities for periods of up to 3 years.

• A spouse of a South African citizen or permanent resident may also be issued with a visitor’s visa for periods of up to 4 years at a time in order to accompany their South African spouses in South Africa and be authorised to conduct work or business for the duration of the validity of the Visa.

 

WHICH VISITOR’S VISA DO I APPLY FOR?

As there are various types of visitor’s visas that may be applied for, it is important to determine the correct type of visa that will correspond to the required needs of the applicant. Our consultants will assist each applicant to identify the appropriate visa and will go through the specific requirements needed for a positive outcome.