Occupation: The applicant’s job must be on the Critical Skills List, which consists of positions that have been deemed as vacant in South Africa.

Qualifications: Employees must hold the educational qualifications and relevant experience for their job.

Proof of Expertise: Certifications, accreditations or membership of any professional body is mandatory to prove the competence of the applicants.

No Job Offer Required Initially: Unlike the other visas, CSWW does not necessitate employers’ offer to host highly skilled personnel before entry into the country, but rather findings of employment after arrival.

Identify Your Skill: Make sure that the profession you are interested in is on the Critical Skills Occupations List.

Prepare Documentation: Academic certificates, qualifications, experience certificates, and other relevant accreditations should be collected.

Apply for Certification: Gather the necessary certifications and endorsements from professional bodies in South Africa that will recognize your skills.

Submit Application: Send your completed visa application to the Department of Home Affairs or to the nearest embassy or consulate of South Africa in your country.

Visa Fee Payment: Complete the prescribed South Africa critical skills visa fees depending on your nationality and location of application.

Wait for Processing: The duration of the South Africa critical skills visa processing time ranges between a few weeks to several months depending on the volume of visa applications and other outstanding factors.

Receive Visa: Upon approval, you are granted a visa and allow you to work in the country of South Africa.