​Direct Permanent Residence Permit South Africa



Foreigners who have been who have been residing in South Africa on a continuous work permit basis for unbroken a minimum of five years and have received a permanent offer of employment withing the same organization qualify for permanent residence permit South Africa, including their spouses and children. Spouses and children of South African permanent residence permits holder can also apply for direct permanent residence permit South Africa. 



Permanent Residence Permit South Africa on other grounds



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



Other requirements for Permanent Residence Application South Africa:



• Valid South African permit,
• Permanent residence application Form (BI-947),
• Medical Report (bi 811),
• Radiology Report (bi 806),
• Police clearance certificate from each country you resided for over a period of once year since your 18th birth day.
• Marriage certificate where applicable,
• unabridged birth certificate,
• CV of the principal applicant,
• Qualifications and their SAQA if the qualifications are from a foreign institution,
• Latest employment contract and motivational letter from the employer,
• Our service fees R10 500.00



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