South Africa · Africa

Remote Work Visa

You'll need about $3,271 a month in income.

Min. income: ≈ $3,271/moR650,796 / year
Stay: Up to 3 yearsMore than 3 months up to 3 years
Renewable: Not confirmed
Family: Not confirmed

Checked against dha.gov.za ↗

Requirements

Income rule: Gross salary ≥ ZAR 650,796 per year
In USD: ≈ $3,271 per month (FX 2026-10-15)

Must work for a foreign employer under contract. Effective 9 Oct 2024.

Fees

Not confirmed on the official source yet.

Bringing family

Not confirmed on the official source yet.

Taxes

Staying about 183 days or more in a year can make you a tax resident. US citizens owe US tax wherever they live. Speak to a cross-border tax adviser before you apply.

Sources & verification

Status: Verified, last checked Oct 15, 2026. We only show figures we could read on an official government source.

dha.gov.za

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