South Africa · International teams

Intra-company Transfer Visa preparation

Prepare for a proposed transfer to South Africa with a clear brief covering the employee, the organisations and the purpose of the assignment.

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About this application route

Moving within an international business calls for coordination across people, documents and timelines. Start by explaining the relationship between the organisations and the proposed assignment. We help structure the enquiry and preparation so the employee and business contacts can work from the same plan.

What to consider

Understand the assignment

Set out what the employee will do in South Africa and how the proposed transfer fits the organisation.

Connect the contacts

Bring relevant HR or business representatives into the preparation conversation.

Plan the move carefully

Consider work preparation alongside travel and family logistics without treating them as the same approval process.

Prepare for your consultation

  1. Describe the proposed assignment and its timeframe.
  2. Identify the sending and receiving organisations and their relationship.
  3. Nominate an employee and an HR or business contact.
  4. Discuss route requirements before finalising relocation commitments.
Your consultant will discuss the current route-specific requirements. This page is an introduction, not an eligibility decision or an official document checklist.

Authority resources: Department of Home Affairs

Common questions

Is any move between two companies an intra-company transfer?

Not necessarily. The relationship between the organisations and the proposed assignment must be considered against the applicable requirements.

Can you coordinate with our HR team?

Tell us who handles the assignment and we can discuss a preparation process involving the relevant contacts.

Can family members be included in the same discussion?

Yes, you can raise family travel plans. Each family member’s immigration arrangements need their own consideration and should not be assumed to follow automatically.

Let’s discuss your next step

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