How To Apply For Critical Skill Visa In South Africa

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 isĀ 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.