Business Visa (s.15)
Business Visa (s.15) is a residence route in South Africa (Emprendedor). Invest ≥ZAR 5m own capital (cash/capital) in a business; DTIC recommendation & business plan; ≥60% of staff SA citizens/PR within 12 months; CA(SA) certificate; amount may be reduced/waived for DTIC-prioritised sectors. Reform under Operation Vulindlela discussed. DHA fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 225'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
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.
| Categoría | Emprendedor |
|---|---|
| Inversión | CHF 225'000 |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 210 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | — |
| Ciudadanía | — |
| Trabajo | ownBusiness |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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