Fee: C $32.00PAID 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