Business Visa in South Africa

Business Visa · South Africa visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all South Africa routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Important notes

• For foreigners intending to establish or invest in a business in South Africa.
• Requires DHA-1738/basic visa documents, business/investment evidence, capitalisation documentation and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition recommendation/certification; reduction/waiver may be possible for prescribed national-interest businesses.
• Exact capital amount and sector-specific waiver conditions should be verified on the DTIC/DHA checklist used by the relevant mission.
• Work/involvement limited to the approved business/investment.

Official source

Official source: South Africa official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.