Permanent Residence – Financially Independent (s.27(f))
Permanent Residence – Financially Independent (s.27(f)) is a residence route in South Africa (Finanziell unabhängig). Certified net worth ≥ZAR 12m (assets minus liabilities, audited by CA(SA)); ZAR 120,000 payable to DHA on approval; spouse & dependent children included. PR lapses if absent >3 consecutive years. Fee regulations amended Aug 2026 – check fee. DHA application fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after sofort years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Finanziell unabhängig |
|---|---|
| Investition | — |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 5'600 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | CHF 540'000 |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | sofort |
| Einbürgerung | 5 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | all |
| Steuern | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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