Business Visa for a foreigner intending to establish or invest in a business in South Africa.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Temporary residence/business visa; duration depends on approval and business evidence.
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.