CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA SOUTH AFRICA

The Critical Skills Work Visa is the most sought-after visa aimed at skilled foreign national professionals
whose skills have been identified as critical or scarce in South Africa.

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, the previous Minister of Home Affairs, gazetted the latest Critical Skills List on 3 October 2023 (Government Gazette No. 49402 of 3 October 2023). This has been welcomed with open arms by corporations across South Africa, which may now fulfil the country’s objective of luring foreign professionals and sought-after critical skills. South Africa’s Critical Skills Work Visa offers freedom and opportunities to live and work in South Africa.

The South African Critical Skills Work Visa is issued for periods of up to five years and may be renewed, while also offering a pathway to permanent residency.

Should you qualify under the available positions in the 2023 Critical Skills List, available for download below, please contact us to facilitate your prospective application. Our team of experts will manage the entire process, allowing for a smooth and effective application process.

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Full Name*
Email Address*
Contact Number
Please select the visa category you require assistance with:*
How old is the child?*
Does the child's parent/ guardian have valid status within South Africa?*
What is your marital status?*
What is the status of your spouse?*
What is the number of foreign nationals you are looking to employ?*
Do you currently have a formal offer of employment from a registered South African company?*
What is your highest level of Education?*
In which country did you complete your highest qualification*
What position have you been offered*
Do you have accompanying family members?*
What is your highest level of education?*
In order to qualify for a General Work Visa, you must have an offer of employment from a South African employer. What is your expected annual income for the position you have been offered?*
How many years of work experience do you have?*
Is your prospective employer a member of the Trusted Employer Scheme?*
* Trusted Employers who have received this status form the DHA often meet the following criteria: - Have invested more than R100 million into the South African Economy - Employ more than 150 staff
Are you proficient in one of South Africa's 11 official languages?*
What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?*
Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?*
What is the duration of your relationship?*
Do you have an offer of employment from a South African employer?*
Are you currently employed by a foreign entity outside of South Africa?*
Do you earn an annual salary exceeding R650,000? (UDS $37,000 / EUR 33,000)*
What is your intention in South Africa?
What is you intended duration of stay in South Africa?*
Do you have a monthly irrevocable income of at least R37,000?*
Do you have a net worth of at least R2.4 million?*
Do you intend on working part time or conducting business while in South Africa?*
Do you have accompanying family members?*
What is the duration of your assignment in South Africa?*
Does your current employer support your work in South Africa?*
Are you being sent on a secondment or assignment to South Africa?*
Have you been employed in your current position for longer than 6 months?*
What is the expected duration of your secondment/ assignment?*
Do you have an enrollment letter from a recognized learning institution?*
What level of education will you be completing in South Africa?*
What visa do you currently hold?*
Please specify other*
What is the expiry date of your current visa*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
What Visa do you currently hold for South Africa?*
Have you received a permanent offer of employment?*
Do you have accompanying family members?*
What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?*
Date Format: YYYY slash MM slash DD
Do you have accompanying family members?*
What is the expiry date of your current General Work Visa?*
Date Format: YYYY slash MM slash DD
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
Do you have accompanying family members?*
What is the expiry date of your current Intra Company Transfer Work Visa?*
Date Format: YYYY slash MM slash DD
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
Have you been offered Permanent employment by a South African employer?*
What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?*
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?*
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
Do you receive an irrevocable income of at least R37,000 per month (Rental income, dividends, interest, pension, ect )*
Do you have a net worth of at least ZAR 1,8 million*
What is your relationship to a South African citizen/ Permanent Resident?*
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
Have you maintained your relationship with your South African partner/ South African PR holder?*
How long have you resided in South Africa?*
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DOWNLOAD 2023 CRITICAL SKILLS LIST

CRITICAL SKILLS SURVEY REPORT 2023/24

	Criteria	Points (%)	Criteria	Points (%)
Occupation:	Occupation on Critical Skills Lis	100
Qualifications:	NQF levels 9 and 10	50	NQF levels 7 and 8	30
Offer of Employment (Mandatory):	Above R976,194 gross per annum	50	Between R650,976 and R976,194 gross per anum	20
Work Experience:	5 – 10 years	20	10+ years	30
Employment Status:	Offer from Trusted Employer	30
Language Skills:	Proficient in at least one official language	10

Criteria

Points (%)

Criteria

Points (%)

Occupation:

Occupation on Critical Skills Lis

100

Qualifications:

NQF levels 9 and 10

NQF levels 7 and 8

Offer of Employment (Mandatory):

Above R976,194 gross per annum

Between R650,976 and R976,194 gross per anum

Work Experience:

5 – 10 years

10+ years

Employment Status:

Offer from Trusted Employer

Language Skills:

Proficient in at least one official language

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CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA SOUTH AFRICA

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How will the new regulations published by the DHA on 09 October impact my application?

Breakdown of the Points-Based System

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA
AND CRITICAL SKILLS LIST 2023:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Critical Skills DHET Technical Report

The South African Critical Skills List 2023:
What’s Changed from the previous list published on 02 August 2022?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA?

The Xpatweb 2023/2024 Critical Skills Survey Report Updates

WHY US?

CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA SOUTH AFRICA

TALK TO US

How will the new regulations published by the DHA on 09 October impact my application?

Breakdown of the Points-Based System

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISAAND CRITICAL SKILLS LIST 2023: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Critical Skills DHET Technical Report

The South African Critical Skills List 2023: What’s Changed from the previous list published on 02 August 2022?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA?

The Xpatweb 2023/2024 Critical Skills Survey Report Updates

WHY US?

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA
AND CRITICAL SKILLS LIST 2023:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The South African Critical Skills List 2023:
What’s Changed from the previous list published on 02 August 2022?