South Africa•Africa1-2 months
425 ZAR
3 years
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Allowed
Visitor's visa under section 11(1)(b)(iv) for foreign remote workers earning at least ZAR 650,796/yr from a foreign-based employer; up to 3 years.
Gazetted on 9 October 2024 by Minister Leon Schreiber under section 11(1)(b)(iv) of the Immigration Act, South Africa's Remote Work Visitor's Visa formalises a long-standing grey area: foreign professionals who live in South Africa while working for non-South African employers. It is a visitor's visa for stays exceeding three months and up to three years.
Applicants must show a signed contract with a foreign-based employer and prove gross income of at least R650,796 per annum via three months of bank statements. Holders cannot take up South African employment and cannot change status in-country except in exceptional circumstances. Tax obligations follow the 183-day rule for treaty residents and immediate SARS registration for non-treaty residents.
This visa is ideal for salaried remote workers and contractors employed by foreign companies who want a stable, multi-year base in South Africa while continuing to work for overseas clients without competing in the local labour market.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Valid contract of employment signed by both the applicant and the foreign-based employer
Proof of sufficient financial means: gross salary of at least R650,796 per annum (3 months bank statements)
Statement explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
Valid return air ticket or proof of reservation
Valid passport (expires no less than 30 days after intended date of departure)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if travelling from/through endemic area)
Job Offer
Required
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
650,796 EUR/yr
Duly completed and signed application form
Statement explaining purpose and duration of visit
Valid return air ticket or proof of reservation
Three months bank statements showing gross salary of at least R650,796 per annum
Valid passport (expiry 30+ days after intended departure)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
Valid employment contract signed by applicant and foreign-based employer
Proof of payment of the applicable fee
| Remote Work Visitor's Visa application form (Section 11(1)(b)(iv)) | — |
| Application Steps | Secure foreign employment: Maintain a signed contract with a foreign-based employer for remote work … | dha.gov.za |
| Can Convert To | — | dha.gov.za |
| Fee Breakdown | Visitor's visa application fee (DHA): 425 ZAR | dha.gov.za |
| Forms | Remote Work Visitor's Visa application form (Section 11(1)(b)(iv)) | dha.gov.za |
| Job Offer Required | true | dha.gov.za |
| Min Education | none | dha.gov.za |
| Min Experience Years | null | dha.gov.za |
| Min Income | 650796 | dha.gov.za |
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