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A Guide to Eligibility for the Critical Skills Work Visa in South Africa

The Critical Skills Work Visa offers an unique opportunity for foreign professionals to live and work in South Africa.

Documents Required for a Critical Skills Visa Application

Learn about the documents required for your Critical Skills Work Visa application in South Africa, and why they are required.

Latest Updates to South African Immigration

Leading up to SONA 2024, the South African government has published immigration changes, including the South African Digital Nomad Visa.

Critical Skills List Update: Candidate Engineers Included

In South Africa’s latest immigration update, candidate engineers were re-added to the Critical Skills List.

Critical Skills List Update: Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Added

The South African Department of Home Affairs has updated the Critical Skills List, which now includes Veterinarians and Veterinarian Nurses.

Overview of the Department of Home Affairs’ Plans for Immigration

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined a series of plans to improve the immigration system in South Africa. The proposed changes, including the abolition of professional body requirements, introduction of new visa categories, and implementation of a point-based system, have the potential to streamline the process and attract highly skilled individuals.

South Africa: Extension Granted for Pending Applications

An extension has been granted to individuals awaiting the results of their waiver applications or holding pending visas. The original deadline, set to expire in March 2023, has been extended by nine months to 31 December 2023. This news is particularly important for those impacted by the visa backlog. Although Home Affairs announced the update at the last minute, we are still pleased that an extension has been granted.

South Africa: Visa Backlog Continues

The South African Minister and Acting Director of Home Affairs have shared their updated statistics on the visa backlog. The current Permanent Residence backlog on record is 49 529, with some applications dating back to 2016. For Temporary Residence, the backlog has been revealed to be 75 000, with most applications in the Spousal category.

Department of Home Affairs: Shocking Backlog Revealed

This follows months and months of IBN Immigration Solutions reporting on the massive backlog and delays due to the DHA’s poor turnover time. Over 56 000 applicants are waiting for their visa applications, with an estimated completion of all outstanding visa applications as far as the middle of 2024.

Workshops with Government Officials

In the month of September, we had the benefit of attending two important workshops with government officials. Both sessions provided important insights from first-hand sources.

Critical Skills Rejections: Candidate Status Not Good Enough

We have noticed a practical challenge emerging from the Critical Skills List that affects many foreigners trying to apply to work in South Africa. In this video and article we detail this issue and suggest a potential fix to the Department of Home Affairs.

The Role of SAQA in Evaluating Foreign Qualifications

Learn how SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications and their importance in securing a South African Critical Skills Visa.