Remote Work Visa (Section 11(2) Visitor's Visa for Remote Work)
Live in Cape Town or Johannesburg for up to three years while keeping your foreign salary.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
South Africa's remote work visa lets foreigners employed by a foreign employer live in South Africa for stays beyond 90 days, created by the 2024 Immigration Regulations amendments.
Dream spread
Live in Cape Town or Johannesburg for up to three years while keeping your foreign salary.
Relocation reality check
Income bar is roughly ZAR 650,976/yr (~USD 37,000) gross; heavy paperwork (medical report, police clearances from every country lived in 12+ months, unabridged birth certificate), and stays over 183 days in 12 months trigger SARS tax registration.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of ZAR 650,976/year
Minimum income of ZAR 650,976 per year.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside South Africa
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside South Africa; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
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Eligibility
Foreign nationals with a valid employment contract with a foreign employer and gross salary of at least ~ZAR 650,976 per year.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of ZAR 650,976/year
BlockerMinimum income of ZAR 650,976 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside South Africa
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside South Africa; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 650,976 ZAR per year≈ USD 3,313/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 36 months (about 3 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Holders resident in a DTA country must register with SARS if present more than an aggregate 183 days in any 12-month period; holders from non-DTA countries must register with SARS regardless.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“a gross salary of no less than the equivalent of R650 796.00 per annum”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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