Below is How To Apply For Critical Skill Visa In South Africa
The South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa is aimed at skilled professionals whose occupation is on the critical shortage occupation list. It allows workers holding this visa to visit South Africa and search for a job. Once the applicant has found a job, he or she can then convert it to a work permit. Key features of the South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa are:
An applicant can enter South Africa without a job offer
Visa is based on skills and qualification as per the Critical Skills list defined by the South Africa Department of Home Affairs
Visa is initially granted for 12 months and is extendable as per the Authority
Applicant needs to find a job within the Visa grant period
Visa is then extended to 5 years to a Critical Skills Work Permit
No need to go through the onerous labor certification process which is required for a General Work Visa application
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A SOUTH AFRICA CRITICAL SKILLS VISA:
Completed permanent residency application form
Receipt of payment of applicable application fee.
Copy of birth certificate.
Complete biometrics.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate where applicable.
Provide police clearance certificates
Submit medical reports
Submit marriage certificate
Include birth certificates of dependent children
Proof that your skills belong to the critical skills category
Certificate of registration with the professional body.
Proof of post-qualification experience of at least five years.
Testimonials from previous employers
Letter of motivation proving that the critical skills of the applicant will benefit South Africa
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The documentation required for the South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa includes:
Current passport and travel history
Educational credentials
Professional credentials
Recent medical report
Police clearance certificate
Other supporting documents
HOW Y-AXIS CAN HELP YOU?
Y-Axis has the knowledge and experience to assist you at every step of your South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa application. Our services include:
Immigration documents checklist
Complete application processing
Forms, documentation & application filing
Updates & follow up
Job search services
Relocation and post-landing support in South Africa
How long does it take to get a South African critical skills visa?
For applications submitted from within South Africa the average processing time is 4-6 weeks or sometimes longer.
The Department of Home Affairs has recently implemented new efficiencies to allow for these visas to be issued within a reasonable timeframe.