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General Work Visa

Overview

General work Visas are valid for the duration of the contract of employment or a period not exceeding 5 years.

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete:

We strongly recommend that you pay careful attention to the Overview, Documents Required and Processing Time sections of your chosen visa category, before proceeding with your application.

Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the South Africa High Commission; New Delhi / Consulate General; Mumbai will grant your request.

Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer.

Visa Fee / VFS Logistic Charges can be accepted in Cash Only.

Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English.

Visa and Logistics fees

Visa Fee and Logistic mentioned below is per applicant and need to pay in Cash only.

Long Term Visa Visa Fee
General Work Visa INR7892/-

 

VFS Logistic Fee:-

LOCATION LOGISTIC FEE/APPLICANT
Delhi INR 2040 (inclusive all taxes)
Gurgaon INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Jaipur INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Kolkata INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Mumbai INR 2040 (inclusive all taxes)
Ahmedabad INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Pune INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Goa INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)
Bangalore INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes)

 

Please Note:

  • The visa fee in Rupees is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
  • Above Logistic charges to be paid in cash at the time of submission.
  • There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
  • The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

The visa application centre offers optional service, as listed below at nominal additional costs. For more information please contact our officers at Service Desks.

The below mentioned value added services are available at our Visa Application Centre.

  • SMS Passport Tracking Facility : INR 55/- per Application
  • Photocopying

Documents Required

  • Application for DHA-1738 completed in full with BLACK ink and signed by applicant
  • A valid passport which expires in no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended date of departure (at least Two unused/blank visa pages)
  • Two passport size coloured photographs (35X45mm)
  • Original covering letter signed by the applicant (should clearly mention the purpose of visit)
  • Proof of sufficient financial means in the form of recently bank certified statements for the last three months to the value of INR 13650 per month
  • A medical report completed on prescribed form BI- 811 (Applicable in Delhi) Medical Report issued by registered medical practioner on letterhead with regard to applicant's general state of health. Report not older than 6 months at time of submission. (Applicable in Mumbai)
  • A radiological report completed on prescribed form BI- 806 (Applicable in Delhi) Radiological Report issued by a registered radiologist on letterhead certifying that the applicant has been examined by him or her with regard to active pulmonary TB signs. Report not older than 6 months at time of submission. Not applicable to under 12 years and pregnant women. (Applicable in Mumbai)
  • Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the country concerned if available
  • The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship
  • Divorce decree, where applicable
  • Court order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable
  • Death certificate, in respect of late spouse, where applicable
  • Written consent from both parents and court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights parent, where applicable
  • Proof of legal adoption where applicable
  • Legal separation order, where applicable
  • Police clearance certificates in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 (PCC from Regional Passport Office)
  • A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment
  • A certificate by the Department of Labour confirming that -
  1. despite diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable citizen or permanent resident with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant
  2. The applicant has qualifications or proven skills and experience in line with the job offer
  3. The salary and benefits of the applicant are not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or employees occupying similar positions in the Republic
  4. A contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment and signed by both the employer and the applicant in line with the Labour standards in the Republic and is made conditional upon the general work visa being approved
  5. Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic
  6. Full particulars of the employer, including, where applicable, proof of registration of the business with the Commission on Intellectual Property and Companies (CIPC)
  • An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General should the applicant not comply with the provisions of the Act, or conditions of the visa
  • An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when he or she is employed in a different capacity or role

Photo Specifications

  • The photograph must be in color.
  • It should be without border.
  • It should have a white background only.
  • It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
  • It should be in sharp focus and clean.
  • It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
  • The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
  • It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
  • It should show your skin tone naturally.
  • It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
  • The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
  • It is to be taken without headgear.
  • Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered, the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
  • It should be without hat/cap.
  • The photograph should not have any staple marks.
  • Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission; New Delhi & South Africa Consulate General; Mumbai for the processing of each application is minimum 60 days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

Please Note: -

Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the South African High Commission, New Delhi and South African Consulate General, Mumbai.

VFS Global is involved only in non-judgmental task of visa processing and does not play any role in processing the visa application as this is entirely the prerogative of the South African High Commission, New Delhi and South African Consulate General, Mumbai.

Download Form

You must submit an application for a visa (Form DHA-1738) with the relevant documentation as listed on this website; Applicants need to attach the checklist to each and every application.

Visa Application Form
APPEAL FORM (Applicable only in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Bangalore and Ahmedabad )
WAIVER FORM (Applicable only in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Bangalore and Ahmedabad)