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South Africa: Digital Nomad Visa and Point-Based System

Key Points  

  • South Africa re-published its official Gazette outlining its point-based system for general work visas and the country’s new digital nomad visa  

Overview  

The government of South Africa published updated information on changes to its immigration system. This includes updates to its digital nomad visa category to be open to freelance applicants.  

The government also added a point-based system to its general work visa category. The point-based system will be determined based on the following criteria: 

  • Age, qualifications, language skills, work experience, offer of employment, salary and other factors.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of South Africa’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.  

Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Envoy Global is not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. If you would like guidance on how this information may impact your particular situation and you are a client of the U.S. Law Firm, consult your attorney. If you are not a client of the U.S. Law Firm working with Envoy, consult another qualified professional. This website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the U.S. Law Firm. 

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