If you have been offered employment in South Africa, and your skills and qualifications fall within the list of professions viewed as critical to South Africa, you may qualify for a Critical Skills Visa.
Before applying for the visa, you will need to have your foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and apply for membership with the necessary professional body.
Applicants for Critical Skills Work visas can now apply for an initial 12-month work visa with proof of an application submitted to SAQA, where SAQA evaluation is still pending.
A Critical Skills Work Visa is valid for a maximum period of five years and can be renewed within South Africa.