Requirements And Benefits Of South Africa Job Seeker Visa

10 Aug 2013

South Africa Job Seeker Visa is a temporary residence permit which is issued for 90 days initially and with this, the visa applicant is allowed to search for a job in South Africa. On confirming the employment within this period to the Department of Home Affairs of South Africa, he/she will be issued a South Africa Quota Work Permit

South Africa Quota Work Permit is issued for 5 years initially and can be extended till the employment exists.

Requirements of South Africa Job Seeker Visa

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the nominated occupation
• Minimum Bachelors Degree - Educational qualifications will be assessed by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
• Satisfy the Health and character requirements
• Sufficient funds to support your stay and job search in the country

Temporary residence permit or job seeker visa is issued for 90 days. If you get a job, you can apply for South Africa work visa. However, if you are unable to find a job, you need to return to your country of origin.

Benefits of Quota Work Permit

• Family can come and reside in South Africa
• Quota work permit is valid till you are employed in SA
• Leads to South African PR after 5 years of stay

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