Investor Business Visa

publicAnywhereflight
South Africa
About
Requirements
Cost of Living
Expats
Talent Migration

About

Foreigners who are contemplating investing in the South African economy by establishing a business or by investing in an existing business in the country must apply for a visa. As an applicant, you will be required to invest a prescribed financial capital contribution.

event_available

Duration

12 months

apartment

Citizenship

120 Month(s)

attach_money

Fees

110

badge

P. Residency

60 Month(s)

pending_actions

Processing time

3-4 weeks

equalizer

COMPLEXITY

Very Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Investor Business Visa?

6 Eligibility Requirements

  • You need a passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
  • You need to invest capital South African economy by establishing a business or by investing in an existing business.
  • You must be of good character.
  • You need vaccination against yellow fever if you have travelled or intend to travel through a yellow fever endemic area.
  • You should be in good health.
  • You need recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Investor Business Visa?

11 Document Required

  • Visa apploication form.
  • Dully filled Form BI-1738.
  • A certificate issued by a chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants to the effect that you have: At least an amount in cash or capital to be invested in the Republic as determined from time to time by the Minister, and An undertaking that at least 60% of the total staff to be employed in the operations shall be South African Citizens or permanent residents, permanently employed in various positions.
  • An undertaking to register with: The South African Revenue Service; Unemployment Insurance Fund; Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries; Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required; and Relevant professional body, board or council recognized by SAQA (where applicable).
  • A police clearance certificate from each country where you resided since the age of 18 years, including the Republic of South Africa.
  • A letter of recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the feasibility of the business; and the contribution to the national interest of the Republic.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have travelled or intend to travel through a yellow fever endemic area.
  • Medical and radiology reports.
  • Business Visa applications made for existing businesses require the following documents (in addition to all those listed above) to be submitted with the temporary residence application form.
  • Financial statements for the preceding financial year.
  • The contribution to the national interest of the Republic.

Talent Migration data for South Africa

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

Disclaimer: Visadb.io is a FREE visa database and Immigration Expert Marketplace. The information displayed in this page is not legal advice. Please speak to an Expert before applying.

feedbackImprove this page

Hire experts for South Africa

Visadb.io is trusted and funded by European Union, UNWTO, CORFO, MITEF and other organizations.

Marius D.

Immigration & Residency

Short-term rental solutions in South Africa

Marius D.

Immigration & Residency

Permanent Residence South Africa Application

Marius D.

Immigration & Residency

South Africa Work Visa Application

Marius D.

Immigration & Residency

Business Visa South Africa Application

Subscribe to our newsletter

We send you latest news and updates about Visa and Immigration

email