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The following
original supporting documents must accompany the application.
In respect of
all temporary residence permit (visa) applications:
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One passport
photo - 35mm width x 45mm height against white background and not
altered / photo shopped and taken within three (3) months from the date
of application. The face of the applicant must be facing forward and in
natural form (no open mouth / smiling; both ears must be visible)
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A passport
with a minimum of two unused visa pages and must be valid for a minimum
30 days after the intended visit to South Africa
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International
Yellow Fever Certificate (for applicants that have travel to or through
a Yellow Fever endemic area; or intend to travel through/to a Yellow
Fever endemic area prior to arriving in South Africa) and its copy. The
International Yellow Fever Certificate must be valid for a minimum of 10
days upon arrival in South Africa.
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Medical
Report (needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)
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Radiological
Report (no needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)
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waived in April 2023 in accordance with Immigration Directive No. 5 of 2023;
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Marriage
certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of
official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign
country of the applicant (where applicable) If the marriage certificate
is not English document, it needs to be translated to English by a sworn
public translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority;
(e.g. Taiwanese English version marriage certificate needs to be
authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of R.O.C.)
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The affidavit
where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is
applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent
to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the
parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal
relationship, where applicable.
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Divorce
decree, where applicable (translated to English by a sworn public
translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version divorce certificate needs to be authenticated
by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Court order
granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where
applicable. translated to English by a sworn public translator and
authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g. Taiwanese English
version court order needs to be authenticated by Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Death
certificate, in respect of late spouse, where applicable (translated to
English by a sworn public translator and authenticated/apotilled by
issuing authority; (e.g. Taiwanese English version death certificate
needs to be authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Written
consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities and rights
parent, where applicable.
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Proof of
adoption where applicable (translated to English by a sworn public
translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version adoption order needs to be authenticated by
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Legal
separation order, where applicable (translated to English by a sworn
public translator and authenticated/apotilled by issuing authority;
(e.g. Taiwanese English version separation order needs to be
authenticated by Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of R.O.C.)
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A police
clearance certificate shall only be required from the police or security
authorities in each country where the applicant, after having attained
the age of 18 years, has resided for 12 months or longer during the five
years immediately preceding the date of application, translated to English by a sworn
translator and authenticated/apostilled by the issuing country. ; (e.g.
Taiwanese English version police clearance needs to be authenticated by
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C.)
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Proof of
financial means in the forms of (three month Bank statement, less than
three month old from the date of submission);
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Non-Taiwanese
passport holders must provide
valid A.R.C. and its copy.
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Fee for
study/relative¡¦s permit: required. Fee for all types of work permits:
required.
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Foreigners who
are contemplating investing in the South African economy by establishing a
business or by investing in an existing business in the South Africa must
apply for a business visa.
* Please
complete Form BI-1738.
* A
yellow fever vaccination certificate will be required with the application
if you have travelled or intend travelling through a yellow fever endemic
area
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Medical and radiology reports will be required
Along with the
above, the following must be submitted in support of your application.
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Visa application for the establishment of a
business or investment in a business not yet established: P. 89 ~ P.
91
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a certificate or a factual finding report issued
by chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute
of Chartered Accountants, a professional accountant registered with
the South African Institute for Business Accountants to the effect
that:
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at least an amount in cash to be invested in the
Republic as determined from time to time by the Minister, after
consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in
the Gazette, is available; or
o
at least an amount in cash and a capital
contribution as determined from time to time by the Minister, after
consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in
the Gazette, is available; or
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An undertaking by the applicant that at least
60% of the total staff complement to be employed in the operations
of the business shall be South African citizens or permanent
residents, permanently employed in various positions: Provided that
proof of compliance with this undertaking shall be submitted within
12 months of the issuance of the visa.
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An
undertaking to register with:
o
The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
o
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
o
Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries
o
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission
(CIPC), where legally required and
o
Relevant professional body, board or council
recognized by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National
Qualifications Framework Act, where applicable, provide that upon
registration, all certificates shall be submitted to the
Director-General;
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A police clearance certificate
* A
letter of recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry
regarding ¡V
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the feasibility of the business
o
and the contribution to the national interest of
the Republic.
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Visa application where the business is
established or investment in an already established business:
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a certificate or a factual finding report issued
by chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute
of Chartered Accountants, a professional accountant registered with
the South African Institute for Business Accountants to the effect
that:
o
at least an amount in cash to be invested in the
Republic as determined from time to time by the Minister, after
consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in
the Gazette, is available; or
o
at least an amount in cash and a capital
contribution as determined from time to time by the Minister, after
consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in
the Gazette, is available; or
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proof that 60% of the total staff complement to
be employed in the operations of the business shall be South African
citizens or permanent residents, permanently employed in various
positions: Provided that proof of compliance with this undertaking
shall be submitted within 12 months of the issuance of the visa.
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An undertaking to register with:
o
The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
o
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
o
Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries
o
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission
(CIPC), where legally required and
o
relevant professional body, board or council
recognized by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National
Qualifications Framework Act, where applicable, provide that upon
registration, all certificates shall be submitted to the
Director-General;
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A police clearance certificate
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A letter of recommendation from the Department
of Trade and Industry regarding ¡V
o
the feasibility of the business
o
and the contribution to the national interest of
the Republic.
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Financial statements for the preceding financial
year, and
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Proof of investment
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Please note
that:
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The applicant must, within 12 months of the visa being issued, submit to the
Director-General a letter from the Department of Labour confirming that 60%
of the total permanently employed staff in various positions of the business
are South African citizens or permanent resident
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A Business visa will be issued for a period not exceeding 3 years at a time.
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