VISITOR VISA SECTION 11.2
Do you require a short-term work visa?
This category of visa is ideal for candidates who are required to enter South Africa on an urgent basis for a period of up to 6 months. Section 11(2) of the Immigration Act permits an applicant to apply for a visa with work authorisation in order to conduct certain work-related activities.
It is important to note that this is not a work visa and that it is only to address an immediate short term or urgent need for a limited duration of work related activity where an applicant cannot apply for a work visa. The authorisation cannot be used in place of a work visa for ongoing regular work activity.
What are the benefits of a Visitors Visa Section 11.2?
- Work on a temporary basis (3 – 6 months).
- Renewable within South Africa.
- Exit and re-enter South Africa freely.
- Does not allow one to change to a long term work permit within South Africa.
What are the requirements?
Inter-alia with the visa application, one must be able provide proof of the project being held in South Africa from often both the South African- and foreign entities. In addition, the following quintessential documents are required:
- Flight itinerary confirming travel to South Africa and return 90 days later
- Proof of reservation of accommodation where the candidate will be residing in the Republic
- Documentation confirming the reason and duration of the visit
This visitor visa must be applied for in the applicant’s home country or country of permanent residence and applications take approximately 5 – 10 working days to be processed. The applicant cannot apply for any other longer-term visa within South Africa with this visa and will be required to return to his/her home country before the expiry of the visa and/or the extension thereof.
Why Us?
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