South African Intra-Company Transfer Work Visas are issued to foreigners who are being transferred by their company to another branch (subsidiaries or affiliate branches) within South Africa.
South African Intra-Company Transfer Work Visas are issued to foreign nationals who are being transferred by their company to another branch. (subsidiaries or affiliate branches) within South Africa.
Intra-Company Transfer Work Visas/ Permits South Africa Requirements:
Employees wishing to immigrate to South Africa on grounds of an intra-company transfer, are viewed by the Department of Home Affairs as a temporary South African residents and therefore their visas will only be valid for a period of 4 years.
The employee will need to provide an employment contract from the company. This contract must confirm employment of no less than 6 months. The employer must be able to provide a plan that will be set in motion to create a transfer of skills between the employee and his/her colleagues.
This plan must include some form of training. Please note that the employee will not be able to apply for a Permanent Residency Permit under this category.
Take note that: This visa cannot be extended or renewed and an individual that would like to change their status can only do so from their country of origin.
Should you have any questions regarding the Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa, please feel free to contact one of our experienced immigration consultants at Initiate Immigration.
Updated according to Immigration Act 2014