INVEST IN SOUTH AFRICA

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INVEST IN CANADA

BUSINESS PERMITS:

• Investment in own Business, with or without a South African partner.

• A business permit is regulated in terms of Section 15(1), Regulation 24 and items 13 and 14 of Schedule A.

• A business permit may be issued by the Department to a foreigner intending to establish or invest in a business in South Africa in which he or she may be employed, and to members of such foreigners immediate family providing that certain requirements have been met.

• Although the Act calls for investment of R2,5 million in a business to get both temporary and permanent business permits, you can get these visas with less capital investment - sometimes for as low as R100,000 (16,000 USD) investment using our expert team at IIG.

STUDY PERMITS:

Study permits are regulated in terms of Section 13, Regulation 22 and item 11(2) of Schedule A.

A study permit may be issued to a foreigner intending to study in South Africa for longer than three months.

For the purpose of the Act, study shall mean study at a primary, secondary or tertiary educational institution or any bona fide institution of learning, including but not limited to professional training, cultural, technical, research, vocational, sportive, language and entertainment institutions of learning.

 

OTHER VISAS:

STUDY PERMITS: Study permits are regulated in terms of Section 13, Regulation 22 and item 1.

India International Group will professionally help to arrange your Permits for you based on your personal circumstances and requirements.

Visitor Visa: is for applicants who intend to travel to South Africa as tourists. Such permits may be for single entry, multiple entry or transit purposes. Generally, visitor visas are granted for a period of 6 months. However it may be possible to request an extension whilst in South Africa.

Relative's Permit: A relative's permit is regulated in terms of Section 18, Regulation 27 and item 18 of Schedule A. A relative's permit may be issued by the Department to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family of a citizen or a resident, providing that such citizen or resident provides the prescribed financial assurances.

Spouses of South African citizens: Foreigners who are spouses of South African citizens or permanent resident holders may apply for permanent residence in terms Section 26(b) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. The acquisition of permanent residence will entitle the :

Medical Treatment Permit: Medical Treatment Permits are regulated in terms of Section 17(1), item 17(1) and item 17(2) of Schedule A. A medical treatment permit may be issued to a foreigner intending to receive medical treatment in the Republic for longer than three months providing that certain requirements are met.

Retired Persons Permit: A Retired Person Permit is regulated in terms of Section 20, Regulation 29 and item 26 of Schedule A.

"20. (1) A retired person may be issued for a period exceeding three months to a foreigner who intends to retire in the Republic, provided that the foreigner provide proof that such foreigner has -

(a) the right to a pension or an annuity or retirement account which will give such foreigner a prescribed minimum payment for the rest of his or her life from the country of his or her origin; or

(b) a minimum prescribed net worth.

(2) The Department may authorize the holder of a retired person permit to conduct work under terms and conditions as the Department may deem fit to determine under the circumstances.

(3) A retired person permit may –

(a) allow its holder to sojourn in the Republic on a seasonal or continuous basis; and

(b) not exceed a four-year period, at the expiry of which it may be renewed one or more times, subject to subsection(1)

Volunteer Workers: Voluntary or charitable activities does not include activities for which a work permit will be required. If an employment position/post is offered wherein the incumbent will be on the establishment (personnel structure) of the institution, then a work permit in terms of Section 19 of the Immigration Act 2002 will be required.
 

OUR SERVICES

IIG provide a full range of South African professional migration services, including applications for the following:

-  Work Permits
-  Retirement Visas
-  Study Permits
-  Citizenship
-  Extensions of Permits
-  Permanent Residence
-  Spouse Permits
-  Medical Permits
-  Relatives Permits
-  Life Partner Residence Permits
-  Business Migration and Investment
-  Financially Independent Migration
-  Temporary Residence Permits

Did you know you can change your visa class from tourist or any of the above to another visa class and you are able to apply for permanent residence now in South Africa?

In addition to our services listed:

· Formation of Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts;
· Foreign exchange regulations; and
· Advice to potential investors in South Africa
· Access to banking services.
 

SOUTH AFRICA  - LAND OF BEAUTY AND OPPORTUNITY

South Africa is an exhilarating, spectacular country. There's a wonderful professional energy, amazing opportunities for entrepreneurs, the labour market is dynamic, the atmosphere vibrant.

The infrastructure is excellent, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife.

As a leading industrial country, South Africa enjoys an enviable standard of living, an excellent infrastructure, a highly educated and skilled labour force as well as a well-deserved reputation as a successful trading nation. South Africa is also known worldwide for its respect of human rights and freedoms as well its stand against discrimination and injustice.

With a rich history of immigration, South Africa is a land of many cultures and many people. South Africa still needs the skills, talents and enthusiasm of newcomers to continue to grow. Today, South Africa is home to immigrants from more than 240 countries and it continues to attract new residents and citizens with the promise of a beautiful natural environment, stable economic growth and an excellent place to raise a family.

South Africa is a developing country with an abundant supply of resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, a stock exchange that ranks among the 10 largest in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region.

The new South Africa is an exciting place to visit. Cape Town, with its vibrant nightlife, stylish young people and beautiful surroundings, has become one of the most desirable destinations in the world. And South Africa's natural attractions are as appealing as ever: the green vineyards and rocky coast of the Cape; the arid landscape of the Karoo; the rich farmlands of Gauteng and Mpumalanga; the snowcapped peaks of the Drakensberg range; and the verdant hills and wide beaches of KwaZulu-Natal.

The country also has more than 300 game and nature reserves, along with some of the finest lodges on the continent.

South Africa is often called a "World in One Country." It is the only country in Africa which can delight its visitors with everything from unspoilt sandy beaches, snow-blanketed mountain ranges, ancient deserts teeming with fascinating wildlife and incredible succulents, sub-tropical rainforests, castles and forts, and world-renowned conservation areas all linked with excellent highways and first-rate communications systems. There's a wonderful professional energy, amazing opportunities for entrepreneurs, the labour market is dynamic, the atmosphere vibrant.