FAQ
Common questions.
What income do I need for the South Africa digital nomad visa?
A gross salary of at least R650 796 a year, shown with three months of bank statements.
How long can I stay on the South Africa digital nomad visa?
The DHA list is for stays of more than 3 months, up to 3 years.
How much does the South Africa digital nomad visa cost?
The DHA fee list shows R425 for a visitor's visa under section 11. This visa is a section 11 visitor's visa. The fee list does not name remote work.
Who can apply for the South Africa digital nomad visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People who must stay in South Africa to do work for a foreign employer under a contract. The holder is not entitled to take up employment in South Africa.
Can I work for companies in South Africa?
The holder is not entitled to take up employment in South Africa.
How do I apply?
Through DHA's service providers (VFS) and South African missions abroad. The DHA turnaround list shows 60 days for a visitor's visa under section 11(1). It does not name remote work.
Sources
- South Africa: Remote Work visitor's visa (dha.gov.za)
- South Africa: how to apply (visa.vfsglobal.com)
- South Africa: Remote Work visitor's visa (dha.gov.za)
- South Africa: Remote Work visitor's visa (dha.gov.za)
- South Africa: Remote Work visitor's visa (sanews.gov.za)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.