South Africa Intra-Company Transfer Visa

The South African Intra-Company Transfer visa allows multinational businesses to transfer employees from an overseas branch to their South African branch for up to 4 years.

Length of stay

The South African Intra-Company Transfer visa can be issued for any period of time up to 4 years, but cannot be extended or renewed.

Family

Spouses and dependent family members, such as children, can be included on this visa.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants for the South African Intra-Company Transfer visa must meet several eligibility criteria for the visa to be granted. Applicants must provide:

  • A completed Intra-Company Transfer visa online application form
     

  • A passport that is valid for at least 30 days after the expected end date of the visa
     

  • An employment contract between the applicant and the employer's overseas branch
     

  • A letter from the employer's overseas branch, confirming the transfer
     

  • A letter from the employer's South Africa branch confirming the applicant's job role, AND;

    • confirming the length of employment in South Africa, which must not exceed 4 years

  • A vaccination certificate if the applicant is planning to travel from or through a Yellow Fever risk area
     

  • Proof of sufficient maintenance funds to last until until the applicant's first salary payment, such as bank statements or travellers' checks
     

  • A cash deposit to cover deportation of the main applicant and any dependent family members if required
     

  • A signed declaration from the applicant's employer stating:

    • That the applicant will leave South Africa within 4 years
       

    • That the applicant's passport is valid for that period
       

    • That the applicant will only be employed in the capacity stated on their application
       

    • That the applicant will comply with the conditions of their visa, AND;
       

    • That the employer will inform the relevant authorities if the applicant does not comply

  • Medical and radiological reports issued within the 6 months leading up to the application
     

  • Police/criminal record certificates from all countries which the applicant has spent more than 12 months in since the age of 18
     

  • A marriage certificate, or certain equivalent documents, where the applicant's spouse is included on the application
     

  • Birth and/or adoption certificates, where the applicant's children are included on the application

Further Information, help, and advice

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