VOLUNTEER VISA

Volunteering in South Africa has become extremely popular, with the vast volunteering opportunities that range from community projects to wildlife sanctuaries.

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WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER VISA?

It is Visitor’s visa under section 11(1)(b)(ii), also known as a Volunteer visa, allows the holder thereof to perform voluntary and charitable work in South Africa.

The Volunteer visa in South Africa category does allow the applicant to receive a daily stipend to offset their expenses but does not allow for remuneration beyond this.

HOW LONG IS A VOLUNTEER VISA VALID FOR?

A Volunteer visa may be issued for a maximum period of 3 years and is renewable in country.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR A VOLUNTEER VISA?

The quintessential documents, inter alia, when applying for a Volunteer visa are as follows –

A copy of the agreement with the entity for which you will do the volunteer work
The original Police Clearance Certificates from every country where you have resided since your eighteenth birthday, for more than 12 calendar months
A Medical Certificate form, to be completed by any medical practitioner consequent to a basic medical examination
A Radiological Report form, to be completed by any radiologist consequent to a chest x-ray

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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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
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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?*
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What level of education will you be completing in South Africa?*
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What is the expiry date of your current Critical Skills Work Visa?*
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WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER VISA?

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WHAT IS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR A VOLUNTEER VISA?

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