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The types of temporary residence visas available in South Africa

In this episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Lee Masuku and Taryn York unpack the different temporary residence visas that allow foreign nationals to work in South Africa, including key updates on recent regulatory changes.

6 Oct 2025 12:20 Minutes Podcast
The types of temporary residence visas available in South Africa

The types of temporary residence visas available in South Africa

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The types of temporary residence visas available in South Africa

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In the second episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Senior Associates Lee Masuku and Taryn York in the Employment Law practice and Immigration Law service offering, provide an overview of the various temporary residence visas available in South Africa, with a focus on the visas which authorise foreign nationals to work in the country. These visas include General Work Visas, Critical Skills Visas, Intra-Company Transfer Visas, and Short to Long Term Visitors Visas.

In addition, they discuss the purpose, duration, and conditions of the temporary visas outlined, as well as recent regulatory changes for certain visa categories.

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