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.
Documents required:
Business Visa
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Business Visa extension
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Permanent residency
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Examples/standardised templates
Corporate Visas application
Enquiries
Ms Wilna Barnard
Deputy Director: Investment and
Spatial Industrial Development (ISID) Branch of the dtic
Tel: +27 12 394 1329
Email: WBarnard@thedtic.gov.za
