General Work Visa (Points-Based)
PR pathwaySouth Africa · ZA-GWV
Employer-sponsored work visa assessed under the points-based system introduced on 9 October 2024; the Department of Labour certificate is no longer required.
Job offer requiredDegree requiredLanguage testPoints-tested
8 wk - 24 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$175
Government fee
per applicant
$37,000
Minimum salary
per year
50/100
Popularity
route volume
Eligibility requirements
- Job offer from a South African employer
- At least 100 points from qualification, salary, experience, employer status and language
- Salary of at least R650,796 a year unless the employer is in the Trusted Employer Scheme
Who this route suits
EngineersITManagersFinance
Document checklist (11)
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Background
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