Intra-Company Transfer

The following original supporting documents must accompany the application.

In respect of all temporary residence permit (visa) applications:

1. 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)
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Medical Report (needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)
5. Radiological Report (no needs to be authenticated/apostilled by its issuing country)

Ø  waived in April 2023 in accordance with Immigration Directive No. 5 of 2023;

6. 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.)
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.)
11. Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities and rights parent, where applicable.
12. 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.)
13. 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.)
14. 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.)
15. Proof of financial means in the forms of (three month Bank statement, less than three month old from the date of submission);
16. Non-Taiwanese passport holders must provide valid A.R.C. and its copy.
17. Fee for study/relative’s permit: required.  Fee for all types of work permits: required.

Intra Company requirements:  P.95 & 96

( Supporting documents from the employer )

 A written undertaking by the employer :

-        - accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her  dependent family members, should it become necessary,

-        - to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment.

-        -the foreigner shall only be employed in the specific position for which the visa has been issued;

-        -the foreigner will, at all times, comply with the provisions of the Act and conditions of  his or her visa and undertakes to immediately notify the Director-General if the employee refuses to comply with the provisions of the Act or conditions of the visa ;and

-        -a plan is developed for the transfer or skills to a South African citizen or permanent

-        -an analysis of employees (how many SACs? PR holders? Work permit validity and  what nationals) and who will be replaced by the applicant.

The foreigner’s contract of employment with the company abroad valid for a period of not less than six months.

Letter from the company abroad confirming that the applicant shall be transferred to a branch, subsidiary or an affiliate of that company in the Republic.

( Supporting documents form the branch office )

A letter from the branch, subsidiary or an affiliate in the Republic confirming the transfer of the  foreigner and specifying the occupation and capacity in which the foreigner shall be employed.

An undertaking from the branch, subsidiary or an affiliate in the Republic to reimburse the Department any costs incurred in relation to the deportation of the holder of an intr-company transfer work visa and any of his or her family members.