Programmes/South Africa
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Move to South Africa

5 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

5
Programmes
$5000k
From
DN
Types available
Yes
Dual citizenship

Digital Nomad(1)

South Africa Digital Nomad Visa

Fully operational since March 2025. Remote workers earning at least ZAR 650,976/year (~USD $35,000) from foreign employers can live in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban for up to 1 year, renewable. International health insurance required. Stays under 183 days do not trigger South African tax residency.

Cost
$35,000/year
Processing
2 months

Entrepreneur(1)

Business Visa

Standard SA rates. Foreign income exemption up to ZAR 1.25m/yr for expats working abroad Requires active SA business with job creation. ZAR 5m (~$270k) investment minimum.

Cost
ZAR 5m+ investment in SA business + employ 5 South Afri…
Processing
4 months

Retirement Visa(1)

Retired Person Visa

South Africa's Retired Person Visa is for those aged 60 or over with a proven pension or retirement annuity of at least ZAR 37000 per month. Grants a 4-year renewable permit.

Cost
R37000/month income
Processing
2 months

Passive Income Visa(1)

Financially Independent Permit

Standard SA rates. Foreign income exemption: up to ZAR 1.25m/yr for expats working abroad High net worth requirement. Cape Town very popular with HNW expats. Strong cultural scene.

Cost
ZAR 37m+ (~$2m) net worth
Processing
4 months

Citizenship by Descent(1)

South African Citizenship by Descent

South Africa grants citizenship by descent to children born outside South Africa to a South African citizen parent. The child must be registered at a South African embassy or consulate within 30 days of birth.

Cost
Free
Processing
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