Direct residence permits
This category of permit is applicable to foreigners who have been residing in South Africa on the basis of their work permits for a minimum period of five years, their spouses and also to dependents of South African citizens/permanent residence permit holders.
To apply for a direct residency permit you need to complete Form BI-947.
Residency-on-other-grounds permits
This category of permits applies to foreigners who:
are in possession of a permanent work offer in South Africa, or
have exceptional skills and qualifications
intend to establish a business in South Africa
qualify as Refugees in terms of Section 27(c) of the Refugees Act
qualify as retired persons
are financially independent
are relatives (biologically or judicially adopted) of a South African citizen/permanent residence permit holder
You can apply for all Permanent Residency Permits at the Department of Home Affairs, at the nearest office in the South African province in which you intend to live and work. Alternatively, if you are based overseas, you can apply at your nearest South African embassy, mission or cunsulate in the country in which you live.

elliothigh:
please i need a response house, have been using quota permit for three years now and again have been working as a teacher as well . i have a SAQA am also a member of south african council of educators, can i still apply for PR after the completion of my 5 years permit? please help

Bro please how do one go about getting a teaching job over there in SA?Please elaborate,thanks.

welf99:

the first step is to check above post if your skill is listed as critical skill. once you confirm that the next step is SAQA evaluation.

Thanks.

I have just confirmed that my skill is listed as critical skill. How do I go about the SAQA evaluation?

Grateful

thanks bro

prodam:


Thanks.

I have just confirmed that my skill is listed as critical skill. How do I go about the SAQA evaluation?

Grateful

Great! use the link below to proceed with the SAQA evaluation

http://www.saqa.org.za/index.php

https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home

welf99:


Great! use the link below to proceed with the SAQA evaluation

http://www.saqa.org.za/index.php

https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home

thanks for ur tym Mr op.. now pls like how much can the whole process gulp.. I need to know b4 starting because I wouldn't want to stop at d middle wen the going gets tough..

I was to told by a travel agency to provide 460k for the whole critical skill visa process.. ur analyses will be greatly appreciated.. tnx..!

biazarre:
thanks for ur tym Mr op.. now pls like how much can the whole process gulp.. I need to know b4 starting because I wouldn't want to stop at d middle wen the going gets tough..

I was to told by a travel agency to provide 460k for the whole critical skill visa process.. ur analyses will be greatly appreciated.. tnx..!

Please do it yourself, you don't need an agent. You can budget between 250k - 350k, to cover SAQA evaluation, Membership of professional body, Visa application fees, Critical skill assessment by professional body. etc.

welf99:


Please do it yourself, you don't need an agent. You can budget between 250k - 350k, to cover SAQA evaluation, Membership of professional body, Visa application fees, Critical skill assessment by professional body. etc.

Hello
How do I apply for membership of professional body in Nigerian for mechanical engineering technician. Which is the professional body for this occupation in Nigerian.

Hello Everyone,

Please help!!! I did my honours and Masters full time in SA. I'm doing my PhD now. I have the proof that my discipline is on the critical scarce skill list. I made an attempt to complete an online application for PR (extra ordinary skill). By the list I got the list of required documents, "a valid critical skill visa" is among. My existing visa is "study visa", I have never applied for critical skill. Please, would you advise that I proceed with the PR application? If I'm to change the application to critical skill visa application (by change of condition in the existing visa), will that not lead to the cancellation of my current study visa which I might use to register with the university next year? Please help me. God bless!

welf99:


Please do it yourself, you don't need an agent. You can budget between 250k - 350k, to cover SAQA evaluation, Membership of professional body, Visa application fees, Critical skill assessment by professional body. etc.

. tnx a million...

olystic:


Hello
How do I apply for membership of professional body in Nigerian for mechanical engineering technician. Which is the professional body for this occupation in Nigerian.

This is a south African professional body not Nigeria. For Mechanical Engineering in South Africa please contact ECSA

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
1st Floor, Waterview Corner Building, 2 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma Lake Office Park, Bruma, 2198
011 - 607 9500/ 9539/011 616 1855

educsam245:
Hello Everyone,

Please help!!! I did my honours and Masters full time in SA. I'm doing my PhD now. I have the proof that my discipline is on the critical scarce skill list. I made an attempt to complete an online application for PR (extra ordinary skill). By the list I got the list of required documents, "a valid critical skill visa" is among. My existing visa is "study visa", I have never applied for critical skill. Please, would you advise that I proceed with the PR application? If I'm to change the application to critical skill visa application (by change of condition in the existing visa), will that not lead to the cancellation of my current study visa which I might use to register with the university next year? Please help me. God bless!

For you to apply for PR under extra ordinary skill, you will need evidence of Critical Skill Visa as a requirement. Firstly you need to apply for Critical Skill Visa and later apply for PR. Critical Skill Visa allows you to study only on part time basis.Not necessarily a cancellation of your study visa but my advise is for you to complete your studies before you change conditions on your visa or apply for new Critical skill visa.

welf99:


For you to apply for PR under extra ordinary skill, you will need evidence of Critical Skill Visa as a requirement. Firstly you need to apply for Critical Skill Visa and later apply for PR. Critical Skill Visa allows you to study only on part time basis.Not necessarily a cancellation of your study visa but my advise is for you to complete your studies before you change conditions on your visa or apply for new Critical skill visa.

I will definitely take to your advice. Thank you.

On the other hand, How many years is left for you to round up? If you have a critical skill visa, do you know it allows you not to pay medical insurance again till you finish your Ph.D.? Ph.D. is regarded as a part-time programme because it's a research programme.

educsam245:


I will definitely take to your advice. Thank you.

educsam245:


I will definitely take to your advice. Thank you.

reka, Please reply my mail!

Justwise is viewing

I haven't got any email from you sir.

prodam:
reka, Please reply my mail!

reka:
I haven't got any email from you sir.

Oh Okay bro. Then it didnt work, can I get alternative contact pls. Please treat as urgent. Thank you.

cyphanetglobalconcept@gmail.com

prodam:


Oh Okay bro. Then it didnt work, can I get alternative contact pls. Please treat as urgent. Thank you.

reka:
cyphanetglobalconcept@gmail.com

This is great, thanks.

I have sent you a mail.

Physeryor:



Hello, I would like to have your whatsapp number or email address. I am currently in South Africa but i want to apply for PR for SA graduate. i do not mind coming to naija to apply for it.

You are welcome!

Sorry bro, didn't get any email from you.

prodam:


This is great, thanks.

I have sent you a mail.

This thread should be pinned.

I want to thank Welf99 for guiding me through the process of critic skills application.

I got my Critical Visa.

Welf99 you too much.

Thanks again

nnaiah:
This thread should be pinned.

I want to thank Welf99 for guiding me through the process of critic skills application.

I got my Critical Visa.

Welf99 you too much.

Thanks again

Congratulations nnaiah...I am happy you got your critical skill visa. You have joined many others that are successfully via this forum.
Congratulations!!!

nnaiah:
This thread should be pinned.

I want to thank Welf99 for guiding me through the process of critic skills application.

I got my Critical Visa.

Welf99 you too much.

Thanks again

Pls how did u go about it?

welf99:


Congratulations nnaiah...I am happy you got your critical skill visa. You have joined many others that are successfully via this forum.
Congratulations!!!

Thanks Welf99. I got my visa too. Your advise was invaluable

TimoBriggs:


Thanks Welf99. I got my visa too. Your advise was invaluable

Congrat bro ,but how did you go about it?

cutieme:
Congrat bro ,but how did you go about it?

Favor Bro. Simply favor. Applied to an SA firm . Got hired and I applied with all the info welf99 shared here plus docs from the company supporting my application. Cost was around 300k though.