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Business Visa
For obtaining a business visa the Immigration legislation makes provisions for a business visa which allows the holder to conduct business activities within the Republic for a period of 3 months (extendible by a further 3 months)*.
The Business Visa (not to be mistaken with a Business Permit) is also commonly referred to as a visitor's visa with work endorsement (please refer here to visitor/tourist visas). This endorsement is added to the "normal" tourist/visitor's visa provided that the applicant fulfils certain requirements.
The documentation required for a Business Visa application is very straight forward and essentially easy to obtain, provided that the individual's circumstances are suited for such an application. There will be certain documentation required from the overseas employer as well as the company in South Africa which has either invited or is hosting the individual.
The nature of the business activities can vary. It is important, however, to show to the Department of Home Affairs that the individual will not be receiving a salary from the South African host company while he/she is in the country, but will continue to be paid by his/her overseas employer.
* The Business Visa is designed for individuals who intend on staying in South Africa on a short term basis while they attend/hold conferences, provide training or conduct consultancy work for example. Should the business visa be obtained at the airport upon entry** or at the South African embassy in the applicant's country of origin, the visa can subsequently be extended by 3 months at the Department of Home Affairs. In the event that a visitor's visa was obtained at the airport and the endorsement was only applied for later, this application for the endorsement is considered the extension application.
** Please contact us to find out if you are visa exempt.
Lastly, it is important to remember that this Business Visa or endorsement to conduct (unpaid) work is not a Work Permit. The limitations of the Business Visa are comparable with those of a tourist visa except that the individual may conduct (unpaid) work. Aside from this the candidate will be considered a tourist and visitor to South Africa.
Contact us
To find out more about how Intergate Corporate can assist you or your business with its permits and visa needs please contact us for you free and non obligatory consultation.
One of our Corporate Client Managers will be happy to visit you or you are welcome to visit our offices:
- For our Gauteng and Durban based clients please Contact Katja Venter on +27 (0)11 234 4275
- For other regions please contact Bjorn Niekerk on + 27 (0)21 424 2460
- E-mail us
- Get assessed
- Request a call back
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