Permanent residence permit in South Africa


If you only plan on staying in the country on a short-term basis to set up your business you should apply for a work visa; if you expect a long-term endeavor, you might consider applying for permanent residence permit (see below).
Read more on the Department of Home Affairs' (DHA) website.

Permanent residence permit in South Africa
It is possible to apply for permanent residence on the basis of holding a work visa. Anyone who has held a General Work Visa for a period of five years may apply for a Permanent Residence permit, while holders of a Critical Skills Work Visa may apply immediately if they have five years of experience in their field of expertise.
For critical skills applicants, it is a big advantage to be in possession of a permanent employment contract, or an offer of permanent employment, at the time of application.
Permit residence applications are processed by the Department of Home Affairs' (DHA) head office.

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  1. UnknownOctober 21, 2018 at 3:09 AM

    Dear sir .my name is golam sarowar . I am stying in sa more then six yers with Asylum i want to change my permit. How can is possible ?plz infrm me i want to visit to my femily andafter want to bacx in sa. My birth flace in Bangladesh. Thanks

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    1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM

      Hi we can do skills work permit contact me on 0624715723

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    I'm looking study permit for my soon for next year my name is Teboho Julius Lempe my number is 0710471354

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  3. UnknownMay 13, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    Good day can I want to change from a special permit to been here for 8years now

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  4. UnknownAugust 1, 2019 at 4:52 AM

    Good day how can appy working permit

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  5. UnknownAugust 19, 2019 at 11:00 PM

    My name is Peter mavu I am looking workers permit now plz help me my number 0620302524

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  6. UnknownSeptember 12, 2019 at 1:14 AM

    Please i need a work permit

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