# South African visas & permits

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South African application assistance

# South African visas and permits

Find the purpose that fits your plans, then explore the individual route. A conversation about your circumstances comes before an application checklist.

Find your route

## Choose a visa or application route

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### Work visas

Your role, your employer and the application preparation around your professional plans.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/work/)[

### Family & partner visas

Spousal, life partner and relative enquiries shaped around genuine family circumstances.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/family/)[

### Study Visa

A clear starting point for study-related application preparation.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/study/)[

### Visit & special-purpose visas

Tourism, medical treatment and other supported temporary purposes.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/visit/)[

### Permanent Residence

Discuss longer-term residence plans and the assessment involved.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/permanent-residence/)[

### Extensions & waivers

Separate processes, specific circumstances and timely preparation.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/extensions-and-waivers/)[

### Business Visa

Application preparation around a proposed South African business.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/business/)[

### Retirement Visa

Explore preparation for a retirement-related enquiry.

View details ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/visas/south-africa/retirement/)

 Illustrative modern visa consultation with a confident client and adviser reviewing application documents

Preparation with perspective

## Your circumstances determine the preparation

Nationality, current location, family or employment context and your intended plans can all matter. We help organise the conversation and the preparation rather than treating every enquiry as the same.

Eligibility, submission rules and decisions are determined by the relevant authorities. Application support does not guarantee an outcome.

## Tell us what you’re planning

Share your destination, the service you need and the questions you would like to discuss.

Legal advice relevant to your service is included for every paying client.

[Start an enquiry ](https://rusetatmigrationinternational.org/about/contact-us/?service=visa)