South Africa encourages permanent residency if you are serious about staying in South Africa on a long terms permanent basis there are many categories you can apply under.
Hold a Critical Skills Visa and have 5 years relevant work experience.
Be in a proven life relationship relationship for five years
Be married to an SA relationship for at least five years.
Have held Refugee Asylum Status for five years.

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Top 5 Things to Know about South African Visa Renewals

When is it a good time to start with the renewal ?
Picture this – it’s Monday and in a quiet moment you decide to go through your foreign employees’ documents.

To your shock you discover that one employee’s visa is due for renewal – at the end of the week.

Suddenly, your Monday is a whole lot bluer! You have no idea how you’re going to do this. You don’t even know if it’s still possible to submit a renewal!

Take a deep breath – this does not have to happen to you.
You can avoid any visa renewal shocks and surprises simply by keeping these 5 facts in mind:

1. Did you know applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the expiry date of the visa

South Africa’ Immigration Act requires visa holders to submit renewals at least 60 days before the expiry date of their visa. Visa holders may also submit renewals earlier but no earlier than 6 months prior to a visa’s expiry date.

Our advice? Don’t wait for the 60 days! Submit as early as possible to allow for unforeseen hiccups.

2. Start the groundwork early
The process of renewing a South African visa is the same as applying for a new visa. For this reason, it is advisable to start preparing for a renewal well in advance.

When it comes to work visas specifically, there are often multiple steps that need to be followed before being able to submit the renewal to the authorities. Given the backlog at Home Affairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend starting the preparation process 12 months in advance.

3. The visa holder must meet all the requirements again
To apply for a visa extension, the visa holder must be able to meet the requirements of their visa again. This includes any new requirements or changes to requirements that were made by the Department of Home Affairs since the previous application or renewal.

Applicants who can’t meet the requirements of their visa will most likely not get a visa extension.
That does not mean it’s the end of the road! Unsuccessful renewal applicants can get assessed against all of South Africa’s immigration requirements to see if they perhaps qualify for another visa that lets them work in South Africa.

4. Keep critical documentation up to date
Want to save yourself a lot of headaches? Ensure that documentation with expiry dates are always valid. By keeping documents up to date, you’ll see to it that you’re ready to proceed with renewals as soon as it’s necessary.

Police clearances is one example of documentation with an expiry date. These documents are only valid for 6 months from the date of issuance. The passport expiration date is also an important one to keep in mind. It is impossible to apply for a visa with an expired passport.

5. Extensions must be submitted in South Africa
All extensions must be submitted in South Africa, at a VFS application centre. Visa holders can’t submit extensions outside of South Africa.

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South African Citizenship

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• Citizenship
Citizenship Options
• South African Citizen by Descent
• South African Citizen by Naturalisation:
• Automatic loss of Citizenship
• Resumption of South African citizenship
• Deprivation of Citizenship
• South African Citizen by Naturalisation:
• Automatic loss of Citizenship
• Resumption of South African citizenship
• Acquisition of the citizenship or nationality of another country
South African Citizen by Descent:

Anybody who was born outside of South Africa to a South African citizen. His or her birth has to be registered in line with the births and deaths registration act 51 of 1992.

South African Citizen by Naturalisation:
Permanent Resident holders of 5 or more years can apply for citizenship. Anybody married to a South African citizen qualifies for naturalisation, two years after receiving his or her permanent residence at the time of marriage.

A child under 21 who has permanent residence Visa qualifies for naturalization immediately after the Visa is issued.
Automatic loss of Citizenship.
This occurs when a South African citizen:
Obtains citizenship of another country by a voluntary and formal act, other than marriage, or;
Serves in the armed forces of another country, where he or she is also a citizen, while is at war with South Africa.

Deprivation of Citizenship:
A South African citizen by naturalization can be deprived of his citizenship if;
The certificate of naturalisation was obtained fraudulently or false information was supplied.

He or she holds the citizenship of another country and has, at any time, been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in any country for an offence that also would have been an offence in South Africa.
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A South African work visa allows the holder to reside and work in South Africa for a stipulated duration. It is designed to meet the country's need for experienced foreign nationals to fill critical skills gaps and contribute to the local job market.

Who is a South African Work Visa For?
• Foreign nationals looking to work in South Africa for an extended period.
• Individuals who have spent 5 consecutive years working in South Africa and wish to reside more permanently due to job requirements.

How to Apply for a Work Visa
The application process varies by visa type. It's important to ensure you qualify under the correct category, based on:
• Skills and qualifications (formal studies, work experience).
• Completion of trade tests if applicable.
• Academic achievements from colleges or universities.
• Prior work experience, which is recognized by Home Affairs.

How Would I Qualify for a Work Visa in South Africa?
• You can qualify for permanent residency if you hold 5 years' worth of consecutively issued temporary general, quota, or exceptional skills work visas.
• Holders of intra-company transfer visas cannot qualify for permanent residency based on this criterion.

Evidence Required for Application
Applicants must provide:
• A valid passport with previous and current work visas.
• Police clearance from the home country.
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• Letters of work references.

Changes in Visa Types
The Quota Work Visa and Exceptional Skills Work Visa have been replaced by the Critical Skills Visa option following changes in the Immigration Amendment Act of 2014. For positions classified as critical, refer to the critical skills list.

Pros and Cons of a South African Work Visa
Pros:
• No need to reapply for a work visa during the duration of the visa.
• Formal qualifications are not always necessary, though they can strengthen the application.

Cons:
• Holders of intra-company transfer visas cannot qualify for permanent residency; this visa is for a limited period.
• Visa eligibility is always skills-based.


This structured overview provides clarity on South African work visas, their eligibility requirements, and the application process. If you have any further questions or need more details, feel free to ask!

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