Nomad Visa

Fee: C $32.00 PAID BY MONEY ORDER OR BANK DRAFT PAYABLE TO SOUTH AFRICAN CONSULATE 
  • Complete and sign form DHA-1738 in black ink. Do not print forms back to back.
  • Print this checklist and attach with the requirements. Do not print double sided.
  • Original Passport that expires no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended departure from South Africa.
  • 2 identical passport photos on white background (Canada passport size is acceptable)
  • Proof of your current status in Canada like work, student, permanent resident
  • Original completed medical report form stamped and signed by the medical practitioner. No scans or photocopies will be accepted. Medical reports are valid for 6 months from date of issue.
  • Original fingerprinted police clearance report from all countries you have lived for 12 months or more in the last 5 years to date before applying for this visa. No copies or scans please. Police reports are valid for 6 months from date of issue. Name and date of birth reports will not be accepted at all.
  • Statement or documentation explaining the purpose and duration of the visit.
  • Signed valid employment contract signed by both applicant and foreign based employer
  • 3 months current bank statement reflecting applicant name to support Proof of sufficient financial means , defined as a gross salary of no less that the equivalent of R650796.00 per year. ($50 000 Canadian).
  • Proof of accommodation: example a hotel booking or Airbnb
  • If staying at a person’s house: Personal invitations should be signed and stamped at police station together with the id copy. Utility bill should be attached to proof residence. Permanent residents should also attach a copy of the PR certificate as well as their id copy. Any other person that is not a citizen must provide proof of valid status inside South Africa. Certified documents are valid for 6 months from date they are stamped.
  • Flight itinerary is required. This is not the same as a bought ticket. It is free from any travel site. We need it printed and attached to application.
  • To avoid double taxation under section 108(2) of the income tax code of 1962 , Registration with SARS is mandatory If the worker is from a country that has tax treaty with South Africa and will be residing in South Africa for longer than 183 days in any given 12 months period.
  • Registration with SARS is mandatory to any Remote worker that is from any country that does not have a signed tax treaty with South Africa.
  • Passport cannot be collected in person. Choose one of the following:
    • Self-addressed Express envelope from Canada post or
    • Prepaid courier label