Corporate Visa
Who it's for: Lets a corporate entity employ a set number of foreign workers.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: ZAR 1,520
- Salary threshold: Not required
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | ZAR 1,520 | — | dha.gov.zaOfficial · 4 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
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Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“A corporate visa allows a corporate entity (e.g. a mining group, farmer, etc.) to employ a pre-determined number of skilled/semi-skilled/ unskilled workers.”
Main feeZAR 1,520Official wording
“Corporate visa (including applications for renewal) 21 R1520,00”
Salary thresholdNot requiredOfficial wording
“That the salary and benefits of any foreigner employed by the corporate applicant shall not be inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or permanent residents occupying similar positions in the Republic”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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