Can I get a Short Term Work Visa for South Africa?

Applicants suitable for a Short Term Work Visa are those looking to enter South Africa on short notice to perform work under the Visitor Visa Category. This visa request is generally known as a Section 11 (2) application. A motivational letter must be offered motivating reasons why the candidate is needed in South Africa for work. This visa can only be administered abroad and should take approximately ten days.

Important rules for a Short Term Work Visa

• The application must be accompanied by a detailed description as to why the candidate is needed in South Africa for short term work.
• The organisation bringing over the applicant must be a registered and genuine entity.
• A Short Term Work Visa cannot be rehabilitated to any other type of visa while in SA.

Note: South African Short Term Work Visa approval is a one-time, non-renewable certificate allowing the candidate to work temporarily in South Africa.

The following professions do not apply for this Visa:

• Casual labourers
• Project management workers
• Seasonal labourers
• Work-seeking persons
• Contract workers
• Exotic Dancers
• Self-Employed Persons

Want to know if you qualify?

Please fill in our easy to use Visa Assessment Form to see if you qualify.