Work Permit Visa
Who can Apply?
Persons who have been offered a job in an organisation in South Africa in pursuance to an advertisement in the local newspaper of South Africa.

Conditions
. Applicant must posses a valid employment offer from an organisation in South Africa.
. Intention of the applicant should seriously and meaningfully contribute to the South African economy.
. Applicants interested in investing their assets, skills, knowledge, experience transfer and development of the people of South Africa can only obtain this visa.

Documents Required
. Valid passport (with at least 1 year validity).
. Latest passport size photos - 2 copies (not older than 6 months).
. Duly completed Forms (See Annxure SA-II) :­
1. Form BI-159 A (Application for temporary residence in South Africa)
2. Form BI-159 C (Application for Work Permit).
3. Form BI-811(Medical Certificate).
4. Radiological Report.
. If divorced by court order or legally separated:
- Proof of maintenance paid to family members.
. If married - Marriage certificate.
. If married and having children - Birth certificate of children.
. Proof of employment offer.
.Copy of the job contract detailing:
Post offered.
Job description.

If applicant is 18 years of age or older:
Police Clearance Certificate from all of the countries where the applicant has resided for 12 months or longer.
Proof of registration with South African professional body (if applicable). .
Proof of available funds in foreign exchange.
Proof of deposit of processing fees.
Refundable cash deposit or non-negotiable bank guarantee (sufficient to cover repatriation cost if necessary).
Notes:
1. Points 5 to 9 in the application form No. BI-159C should be filled in by the prospective employer.
2. Processing fee is non-refundable.
3. Holders of work permit can reside in South Africa only for a maximum period of 3 years.
4. Processing fee must be paid in equivalent INR's.