Requirements for General Work Visas: P.94 & 95

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 (The report must be completed in English, by any public or private hospitals in Taiwan. It shall be notarized by a notary public at a district court, and authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, R.O.C)

5. 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.)

6. 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.

7. 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.)

8. 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.)

9. 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.)

10. Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities and rights parent, where applicable.

11. 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.)

12. 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.)

13. 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.)

14. Proof of financial means in the forms of (three month Bank statement, less than three month old from the date of submission);

15. Non-Taiwanese passport holders must provide valid A.R.C. and its copy.

16. Fee for all types of work permits: required.

General work visas are valid for the duration of the contract of employment or a period not exceeding 5 years.

To apply, you must submit the following documentation:

• A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant

• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit

• Payment of the prescribed fee

• A yellow fever vaccination certificate will be required with the application if you have travelled or intend travelling through a yellow fever endemic area,

• Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until the applicant receives a salary. This should be in the form of:

• Bank statements,

• Cash available,

• Or travellers' cheques

• Medical report 


• 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.

• A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his/ her dependent family members, should it become necessary. 


• A certificate from the Department of Labour confirming that:

• Despite a diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable citizen or permanent resident with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant;

• The applicant has qualifications or proven skills and experience in line with the job offer;

• The salary and benefits of applicant are not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or permanent residents occupying similar positions in the South Africa;

• The contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment signed by both the employer and the applicant is in line with the labour standards in South Africa and this issued on condition that the general work visa is approved.

• Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic

• A contract of employment signed by both yourself and the employer.

• Full particulars of the employer including proof of registration with the Registrar of Companies

• An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director- General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when employed in a different capacity or role.

All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you.

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