General Work Visa (points-based) / Intra-company Transfer / Trusted Employer Scheme
General Work Visa (points-based) / Intra-company Transfer / Trusted Employer Scheme is a residence route in South Africa (Lavoro). Job offer; Dept of Labour certification or points-based assessment (salary, qualifications, experience, age; introduced from 2024 regulations, rolled out 2025-26). ICT visa for group transfers. Trusted Employer Scheme (Phase II July 2026) speeds visas for vetted firms. PR after 5 yrs (s.26(a)). DHA fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 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.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 210 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | SA resident (ordinarily resident or 91-day physical test): worldwide income, top 45%, foreign dividends max ~20%, CGT, CFC rules, exit tax |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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