Business Facilitation

Investment Facilitation and Aftercare

the dtic issues recommendations for Business and Corporate Visas applications in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. [ https://www.dha.gov.za/images/PDFs/IMMIGRATION-ACT-2002—UPDATED-2015.pdf ]

Business Visa Recommendation

To apply for a Business Visa Recommendation, please ensure you have the required documents ready and submit your application through our Visa Recommendation System (VRS) portal.

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Click the link below to submit your application:

Required Documents:

Business Visa

Business Visa extension

Permanent residency

Required documents to be uploaded:

  • Copy of the applicant’s passport
  • Copy of temporary residence permit/visa
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Factual finding report (Accountant letter)
  • Representation letter
  • Proof of the accountant’s registration with the professional body (SAICA, SAIPA & CIBA)
  • Copies of the documents used to determine the investment

Undertakings:

  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Fund
  • South African Revenue Service (Business Tax Clearance Certificate)
  • Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) registration.
  • Relevant business industry body, board, required in specific industries in South Africa. (If applicable to the business)
  • Relevant professional body, board or council based on qualifications recognised by SAQA (If applicable to the business)
Documents to be uploaded:

  • Copy of the applicant’s passport
  • Copy of temporary residence permit/visa
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Audited Financial Statement in respect of the preceding two financial years
  • Factual finding report (Accountant letter)
  • Representation letter
  • Proof of the accountant’s registration with the professional body (SAICA, SAIPA & CIBA)
  • Copies of the documents used to determine the investment

Proof of registration with:

  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Fund
  • South African Revenue Service (Business Tax Clearance Certificate)
  • Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) registration
  • Relevant business industry body, board, required in specific industries in South Africa. (If applicable to the business)
  • Relevant professional body, board or council based on qualifications recognised by SAQA (If applicable to the business)
Documents to be uploaded:

  • Copy of the applicant’s passport:
  • Copy of temporary residence permit/visa
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Audited Financial Statement in respect of the preceding two financial years
  • Factual finding report (Accountant letter)
  • Representation letter
  • Proof of the accountant’s registration with the professional body (SAICA, SAIPA & CIBA)
  • Copies of the documents used to determine the investment

Proof of registration with:

  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Fund
  • South African Revenue Service (Business Tax Clearance Certificate)
  • Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) registration.
  • Relevant business industry body, board, required in specific industries in South Africa. (If applicable to the business)
  • Relevant professional body, board or council based on qualifications recognised by SAQA (If applicable to the business)

Examples/standardised templets 

Corporate Visas application   

Enquiries
Ms Wilna Barnard
Deputy Director: Investment and
Spatial Industrial Development (ISID) Branch of the dtic
Work: +27 12 394 1329
Email: WBarnard@thedtic.gov.za

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