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South Africa is one of the key players in the economic boom of Africa that has created a demand for skilled workers in the country. The Critical Skills Work Visa helps the South African government to seek new and experienced foreign nationals seeking jobs and enjoy the benefits offered by the country.

With the South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa,

You can move to South Africa without a job offer
Duration of the visa Visa is 12 months (can be extended to 5 years to a Critical Skills Work Permit)
Department of Labour Certificate is not required
The Visa grant period allows you time to look for a job
Spouses and dependent family members, such as children, can be included on this visa
Your present job must be listed in the Critical Skills list of the South Africa Department of Home Affairs to get this visa
This visa offers the option to apply for permanent residency in the country subject to certain conditions.

Documents Required for a South African Critical Skills Visa

Here’s a list of the documents required:

Passport and Travel History

You need to submit your passport details
You need to submit details of your past abroad travels. This includes providing a copy of all your valid and expired visas
We recommend you to scan all the pages of your passport while making an application for a temporary visa under the Critical Skills Visa

Educational Credentials and Qualifications

High school diplomas
Degrees
Transcripts
Certificates
You might need to translate and submit certified copies of your educational documents into English or another acceptable language in case your documents are in your regional language

Professional Credentials

As you are applying for a temporary visa to work in South Africa under the critical shortage occupations list, you need to prove your professional and employment credentials under the applied field.

Here’s the list of professional documents:

Reference letters from your current and previous employers
Experience letters from your current and previous employers
Appointment letters issued by your current and previous employers
Relieving letter issued by your previous employers
Recent payslips or salary slips
Proof of membership with a professional organisation

Documentation Proving Identity and Civil Status

Passport
PAN Card
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate.
Voter ID
Aadhar Card

Tip: We recommend you to submit your passport as it is a mandatory document and the most recognized government-issued document all over the world.

Recent Medical Reports

You need to undergo a medical test to determine your health and fitness
This medical test also ensures that you do not pose any medical threat in South Africa, and you are in good enough health to fulfill the jobs, roles, and responsibilities in your field
You will be required to undergo blood tests, X-rays, eye check-ups, medical tests testing for STD and venereal disease, etc. at an approved hospital or pathological testing centers as listed by the immigration authorities of South Africa

Police Clearance Certificate

This document helps the immigration office to ensure that you have not been involved or convicted in any criminal activities in your native country
You might also require to obtain a police clearance certificate from each country you might have resided in for more than six months
This certificate cannot be more than six months older than your date of application and also should have your latest photograph attached as well

What are the Fees Involved in Applying for a Critical Skills Visa?

You need to pay an application fee of INR 1520 to apply for a South African Critical Skills Visa. You might have to incur an additional biometrics fee depending upon your nationality and the country you are applying from.

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What are the fees for the other work visas in South Africa?

Here’s the cost for all work visas in South Africa:

Category	DHA fees	VFS fees
General Work Visa	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350
Critical Skills Visa	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350
Corporate Work Visa	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350
Intra Company Transfer Work Visa	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350
Exchange Visa (Work)	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350
Business Visa	ZAR 1520	ZAR 1350

What is the Processing Time for the Critical Skills Visa?

The processing time for the Critical Skills Visa can take between 30-40 days. It usually depends on the city from where you applied.

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Other Important FAQs

1. Benefits of Critical Skills Job Seeker Visa

The visa also acts as a job search visa. This means you can stay and find jobs in South Africa until a period of 12-months.
You need to find a job within this validity of the visa, and once you find a job, you need to convert it into a 5-year South Africa Work Permit.
You can bypass the tedious labour certification process which is required for a General South African Work Permit.
Before you apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa, ensure that there is a demand for your profession in the South African job and labour market, and your job skills are listed in the ‘critical shortage occupations skills list’.

2. What is the List of Skills Under The Critical Shortage Occupations List?

Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Scientist, and Forestry Technician
Architectural Professionals
Actuaries and Risk Assessors, Corporate General Managers, External Auditors, etc
Information Technology and Communication Specialists
Engineers in all fields
Healthcare and clinical sciences professionals
Life and Earth Sciences specialists
Professionals such as land and engineering surveyors, material engineering technologist, etc
Tradespersons
Business Process Outsourcing professionals
Academics and Researchers in various fields

3. What are the requirements or eligibility criteria for the Critical Skills Visa?

You have to prove sufficient knowledge and qualifications to fill a position listed on the critical skills list.
Your occupation must be registered with a professional body in South Africa and must be recognized by SAQA. You will have to submit proof of this registration along with your visa application.
Any foreign qualifications must be assessed by SAQA and translated into one of the Republic’s eleven official languages.

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