South Africa is one of the key players in the economic boom of Africa that has created a demand for skilled workers in the country. The Critical Skills Work Visa helps the South African government to seek new and experienced foreign nationals seeking jobs and enjoy the benefits offered by the country.
What is the South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa?
This Critical Skills Visa of South Africa falls in the temporary residency visa stream and allows foreign nationals to legally live and work in South Africa for a period of up to five years. Skilled workers and professionals whose skills fall under the ‘Critical Shortage Occupations List’ can apply for this visa. The applicant can convert this visa into a work permit upon finding a job.
Documents Required for a South African Critical Skills Visa
Passport and Travel History
Educational Credentials and Qualifications
Professional Credentials
Documentation Proving Identity and Civil Status
Recent Medical Reports
Police Clearance Certificate
Other Supporting Documents
What are the Fees Involved in Applying for a Critical Skills Visa?
You need to pay an application fee of INR 1520 to apply for a South African Critical Skills Visa. You might have to incur an additional biometrics fee depending upon your nationality and the country you are applying from.
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What is the Processing Time for the Critical Skills Visa?
The processing time for the Critical Skills Visa can take between 30-40 days. It usually depends on the city from where you applied.
What Glaarus Overseas will do?
As Glaarus Overseas Careers being one of the top most best consultancy in India. Serving people across the world with our 100% best careers guidance and documentation
We deal with:
Visit Visa: Travel for leisure or business to any part of the world with Glaarus.
Work Visa: Work & settle in the World’s Best Cities!
Permanent Residence: Become a Permanent Resident and enjoy special benefits.
Study Visa: Study in Globally-recognized Universities!
Immigration: We are your one-stop solution for all your visa and immigration needs
CUSTOMISED SERVICES:
Profile Evaluation: Based on your unique profile history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements, and advise you with the visas you must apply for.
Resume Writing: We guide you to create a resume that stands out as desired by the concerned immigration authority.
Procuring documents: Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a visa.
Professional guidance: we will be providing you interview training, French/English courses from third parties (if needed) , working samples for resumes, cover letters or assisting with application forms, medical or police clearance certificates - we will always be there for you.
Dedicated Case Officer: We offer personal assistance and a single point of contact between the company and you, throughout the process
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program
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Glaarus Overseas Services Pvt Ltd is NOT a RECRUITMENT / PLACEMENT AGENCY, we neither assist in any kind of Job/employment offers nor do guarantee any kind of domestic/International placements.
