Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 8-12 weeks
- Fee
- ZAR 1,520 (approx. $86 USD) non-refundable application fee
- Validity
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Entry
- Single entry
The Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa is for employees relocating to a South African office within the same company. Typically valid for up to 2 years. Processing takes 4-12 weeks.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities
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Employment
Must be employed by a multinational company with offices in South Africa and be transferring to the South African branch
Required status: Intra-company transfer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 1
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Payment at VFS Global or embassy; Amount: ZAR 1,520 non-refundable
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Medical fitness
Provide a medical fitness certificate if the destination requires one for this route.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain transfer letter from employer. Gather passport, photos, proof of current employment, transfer documentation, medical reports (under 6 months), police clearance (if 18+)
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Document submission
Submit application to South African embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay non-refundable application fee of ZAR 1,520
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Processing wait
Wait 8-12 weeks for processing
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Visa collection
Collect Intra-Company Transfer Visa valid up to 2 years