LOOKING TO APPLY FOR YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Law change to discontinue Permanent Residency is imminent. If you are interested in applying, now is the time. Applications for permanent residency in South Africa are considered in terms of Section 26 (Direct Residency Permits) and Section 27 (Residency-on-Other-Grounds Permits) of the Immigration Act 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002) and read with Regulation 33 of the Immigration Regulations. In terms of granting Permanent Residency Permits, emphasis is placed on immigrants who are in a position to make a meaningful contribution to broadening the economic base of South Africa.
The ideal candidate needs to be in possession of a critical skills work visa, have worked in SA for 5 years, intend to retire in SA, own a business or be in possession of a spousal visa in order to apply for Permanent Residency.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOUTH AFRICAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY TO YOUR EXPATRIATE HR STRATEGY
One question often asked is whether an expatriate should consider a Permanent Residency application sooner, effectively lifting the expatriate’s status above the noise of normal work permit requirements.
The new white paper is looking to address our current outdated legislation as well as policy gaps in respect to international migration policies and has implemented a more modern holistic approach.
