Route exists but route-specific checklist/thresholds need stronger current confirmation
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Permanent residence if granted; separate temporary retired-person routes may exist but not fully audited here.
Important notes
Official gov.za permanent residence page lists retired persons and financially independent persons among people who may apply for permanent residency.
Requirements normally include qualifying under the relevant Immigration Act category, passport/forms, police/medical documents, proof of financial resources or pension/retirement basis, and DHA/VFS process.
Depends on category; retired/financially independent routes should not be treated as work routes.