SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Where certain requirements cannot be fulfilled, a special application request may be considered by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) when submitted in terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act, 2002, as amended.

A special application is thus a formal written request to the DHA to set aside certain prescribed requirements for a visa in any given category. This means that companies and/or individuals may, for good cause, be exempted from certain prescribed requirements.

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WHAT NECESSITATES THE NEED FOR A SPECIAL APPLICATION?

Typical scenarios would include:

A special application letter can be submitted with the General Work Visa application in-lieu of the Department of Labour Certificate.
The employer/applicant may have received negative recommendation from the Department of Labour.
The applicant may not be able to produce an evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) of their foreign qualifications.
The applicant may not be able to travel abroad to their country of origin or of permanent residence to submit an application.
The applicant is unable to obtain/produce a Police Clearance Certificate.
In the case where numerous people of an organisation need the same prescribed requirement applied for – a company may apply for a blanket “special application” (mostly used for Corporate Visa applications).
Where a Business Visa application is not able to comply with the prescribed capital contribution amount of R5 million and has received a positive recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

HOW DOES ONE APPLY?

To apply for a special application, the applicant will need to submit relevant supporting documentation for the required visa application and will need to motivate as to why they need a special application of the prescribed requirement(s).

WHY US?

Workpermit South Africa has an experienced and dedicated team of immigration specialists, master tax practitioners, commercial attorneys, chartered accountants, and mobility practitioners. Our competitive advantage is adding a layer of tax optimisation to the process thus always ensuring tax and residency implications are taken into account.

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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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WE ASSIST THE FOLLOWING ZEP HOLDERS AND TO ALIGN WITH THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS ANNOUNCED RECOMMENDATIONS

Standard Bank clients, as we have a commitment to the bank to ensure compliant banking of its permit holder customers.
Large corporates who need an exercise to determine the validity of ZEP holders, as well as roadmap to give them a sustainable path in South Africa.
Special cases for our group’s High Net Worth or Affluent Families, who understands the complexity and resources required to obtain Ministerial exemption (of which we have obtained a number of such special approvals, including for our own Zimbabwean staff).

THE CHALLENGE WITH ZEP PERMITS IS OTHERWISE EFFECTIVELY AT THREE LEVELS

There are many ZEP “holders” who have been issued with false papers. These ZEP holders are often under the false impression that they were legally assisted, so they are examples of the most vulnerable being victims.
The costs for the DHA process, especially the VFS process, is often unaffordable for ZEP holders who do not hold large qualifications or is business critical.
There are a number of court cases, which will play out over the coming months or even years, which will change the dynamics.

Our focus will remain to serve the corporate, professional and High Net Worth / Affluent families with legally correct
Immigration and Permanent Residency services.

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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

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WHAT NECESSITATES THE NEED FOR A SPECIAL APPLICATION?

HOW DOES ONE APPLY?

WHY US?

CONTACT US

WE ASSIST THE FOLLOWING ZEP HOLDERS AND TO ALIGN WITH THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS ANNOUNCED RECOMMENDATIONS

THE CHALLENGE WITH ZEP PERMITS IS OTHERWISE EFFECTIVELY AT THREE LEVELS

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GENERAL WORK VISA: LABOUR CERTIFICATE VS WAIVER

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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

MORE INFORMATION

WHAT NECESSITATES THE NEED FOR A SPECIAL APPLICATION?

HOW DOES ONE APPLY?

WHY US?

CONTACT US

WE ASSIST THE FOLLOWING ZEP HOLDERS AND TO ALIGN WITH THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS ANNOUNCED RECOMMENDATIONS

THE CHALLENGE WITH ZEP PERMITS IS OTHERWISE EFFECTIVELY AT THREE LEVELS

IN THE NEWS

GENERAL WORK VISA: LABOUR CERTIFICATE VS WAIVER

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