South Africa•AfricaIntra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 4 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for employees transferring from foreign company headquarters to South African branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. Requires 6+ months prior employment and skills transfer plan.
The Intra-Company Transfer Visa allows multinational corporations to deploy skilled employees from foreign offices to their South African operations. It emphasizes knowledge transfer and skill development for local staff. This visa cannot be renewed and employees must transition to another visa category after 4 years.
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Requirements
Professional
Experience
6+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire assignment period
Passport photos
Recent photographs
Employment contract
Proof of 6+ months employment with foreign entity
Medical report
On prescribed form, not older than 6 months
Police clearance
Criminal record certificates
Sponsor Documents
Skills transfer plan
Detailed plan for knowledge transfer to SA staff
Company documents
Proof of parent company and SA subsidiary relationship
Employee assignment letter
Formal assignment to SA position
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Advantages
- Streamlined process for multinational transfers
- Up to 4 years validity
- No proof of local skills shortage needed
- Spouse and dependents can accompany
Considerations
- Cannot be renewed after 4 years
- Not a pathway to permanent residency
- Requires skills transfer plan
- Tied to parent company relationship
Application Process
Prepare skills transfer plan
Document how skills will be transferred to SA citizens/permanent residents
Gather employment proof
Collect employment contract showing 6+ months service
Get medical report
Obtain health report on prescribed form (not older than 6 months)
Apply at embassy
Submit complete application with all documents
Wait for processing
Processing takes 4-8 weeks typically
Collect visa
Receive visa in passport
Application Forms
Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa Application
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