PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Foreign nationals who desire to live permanently in South Africa or who have been resident in the country on the basis of valid work permits, can apply for a permanent residency permit provided they meet certain requirements.

It is vital to grasp the nuances of the permanent residence permit application procedure before applying for permanent residency. Foreigners who can contribute towards extending the country’s economic base are highly valued by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs.

*Please note a requirement when applying for permanent residency is that one needs to currently be a resident in the country on the basis of a valid visa.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT?

As a Permanent Resident Permit holder, you will be able to live and work in South Africa permanently without having to renew your visa every time it expires.
You will be eligible to do business, own property, study, travel inside and outside of South Africa, and do whatever else a citizen is permitted to do.
Apply for a South African national identity card, which will come in handy when renting a house, buying a car, or opening a bank account. While a Permanent Residence Permit has no expiration date, you must visit South Africa at least once every three years. If you acquire a permanent resident permit, your citizenship in another country will not be affected.
A permanent residence permit does not entitle you to apply for a South African passport or South African citizenship, which means you will not be able to vote in local elections. Citizenship is an entirely different application process with different requirements. Holders of permanent residence permits will be eligible for South African Citizenship through Naturalisation after 10-years.

Who Qualifies For A South African Permanent Residency Permit?
There are various categories under which a person may qualify for a Permanent Resident Permit, the most popular of which are:
- Holder of a Critical Skills Work Visa.
- Holder of a work visa for five (5) years or more.
- Financial Independence/Retirement in South Africa.
- Married or related to a South African Citizen for five (5) years or more.
- Obtained a permanent job offer in South Africa.
Unfortunately this is not applicable to tourists.
Can A Permanent Residence Permit Holder’s Spouse, Dependents, Or Close Relatives Qualify For A Permanent Residence Permit?

A spouse or life partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident may apply for a direct permanent residence permit. However, they must prove that they have been in a relationship for at least five years, either through cohabitation or a legal marriage certificate.

Legal dependents of a South African citizen or permanent resident, such as children under the age of 18, as well as relatives satisfying the first level of kinship, are eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit.

IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMIT OVERDUE? UNSURE OF WHAT TO DO NEXT?

You have been in the dark about the outcome of your application; whether it satisfied all the requirements or whether it will be successful after submitting it to the Department of Home Affairs.

In its preamble, the Immigration Act states clearly that both Temporary Residence Visa and Permanent Residence Permit must be provided as soon as feasible. Depending on the type of submission, a Permanent Residence application takes on average 4 – 8 months to process from the date of submission. If your Permanent Resident Permit application has been delayed for a long period, you can request that it be finalised, and a conclusion granted.

Because of our approach to the petitioning procedure, we aid in obtaining Permanent Residency where others have failed.

If your application is delayed, speak with one of our immigration consultants about our application follow-up service. We are here to assist you with any issues you may be experiencing.

WHY US?

Xpatweb offers a bespoke, -inclusive service to corporates and professionals, from identifying the category of visa best suited, through to the compiling of a fully compliant application for submission, in the most administrative efficient and timely manner.

Our multidisciplinary team of professionals has extensive expertise in the industry and is in a unique position to provide you with pertinent service ensuring the optimal approach to immigration.

Our Main Focus Remains To Serve Corporates, Professionals and High Net Worth / Affluent Families With Legally Correct Immigration and Permanent Residency Services.

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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?*
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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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