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Temporary residence visa

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs administers temporary-residence categories for stays beyond 90 days, including work, study, business and family routes.

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AuthorityHome Affairs
DurationOver 90 days
CategoriesPurpose-specific
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Select the correct visa category.

  2. 2

    Prepare purpose and identity records.

  3. 3

    Apply through the designated mission or channel.

  4. 4

    Track the decision before making commitments.

Official starting points
Government temporary residency guideHome Affairs ePermit portal

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Providers serving South Africa

3 listed
IBN Immigration Solutions

South African visa and permit assistance. Listed for South Africa; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

VisasResidence permits
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Fragomen South Africa

Business-immigration and mobility services. Listed for South Africa; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

VisasResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
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Eisenberg & Associates

South African immigration-law assistance. Listed for South Africa; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

VisasResidence permits
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