Retired Person's Visa (s.20)
Retired Person's Visa (s.20) is a residence route in South Africa (Retirement). Pension/irrevocable annuity/retirement account or other income ≥ZAR 37,000/month for life (or net worth producing it); no age minimum in law. Spouse/children via accompanying visas. Can apply for retired PR (s.27(e)) at once on same income. DHA fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 20'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now 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.
| Category | Retirement |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 210 |
| Income / yr | CHF 20'000 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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