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9 Steps to Applying for a South African Critical Skills Work Visa

Do you have a scarce skill? Are you thinking of working in South Africa? Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide to applying for an SA Critical Skills Visa.

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I summarised this whole process in a video so feel to watch this if you want to get an overview of the process:

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South Africa’s government is on the search for skilled labour. In fact, the Department of Home Affairs released a white paper , that offers recommendations on immigration policies to make it easier for skilled foreigners to get a critical skills visa and for foreign students studying in South Africa to stay and work after they graduate. You can find out more about this white paper here.

PS: If you are a studying toward a critical skills degree in South Africa, you may as well apply for Permanent Residency instead. Find out more here.

In South Africa, it is very difficult to get a job if you a foreigner with no citizenship or some form of a work permit or permanent residence. However, if you have a scarce skill, you can apply for a Critical Skills Visa. This visa allows you to enter and stay in South Africa for 12 months while you look for a job. If you find a job within 12 months, you can extend your Critical Skills Visa for up to 5 years. Because of this visa, some employers are willing to give you a job offer if you qualify for a critical skill. Therefore, you can also apply for a Critical Skills Visa with a job offer and receive a 5 year visa.

I have gone through the critical skills visa application process and with some research, the following are the steps one should take when applying for this visa.

DISCLAIMER:

I am Zimbabwean so these requirements are based on information I received from VFS Harare office and other (mostly) Zimbabweans who have gone through the system. I have noticed that other countries may have slightly different requirements…so maybe call your embassy or VFS centre to ask for clarification on some of the points I listed.

1. Verify That Your Profession is on the Critical Skills List

You can find the list of critical skills South Africa is seeking in this gazette on page 12. Check this list to see if your profession/qualifications match any of those listed on the Critical Skills list… If you have a match, congrats we can move on with the rest of the application process.

2. Get SAQA to Evaluate your Qualifications for a Critical Skills Visa

If you obtained your degree or qualifications from outside South Africa, you will need them to be evaluated by SAQA. You can do this on the SAQA website where you will need to create a new profile (on the left panel) and proceed from there. SAQA will then ask you to post the following documents (you can’t email):

  • Completed application form

  • Certified copies of your Academic documents (Degree certificate, transcript, etc. )

  • Certified copy of your ID or Passport

  • Proof of payment of application fee

  • Consent Form for the release of information

If the language on your documents is not English, you need to accompany the documents with a sworn English translation. The processing period varies from 4 weeks to 4 months :/ and the postal service is quite slow so do yourself a favour and use a courier like DHL or FedEx to send your documents. I also advise you to periodically follow up on your application to make sure it’s not just gathering dust for some dumb reason.

Panoramic image of University of Cape Town Upper Campus - Tinotenda-Chemvura
Panorama of University of Cape Town Upper Campus - Tinotenda-Chemvura

3. Register With A Professional Body/Council Recognised By SAQA

This is arguably the worst step during this whole process. The professional body will be responsible for assessing your critical skill and determine whether you have enough post-graduate work experience to qualify for the critical skill.

Each profession listed under the critical skills list has at least one professional body/council/board that covers it and you can find a list of some professional bodies here. Not all professional bodies are on this list so you can also just ask Google or on this Expat Forum if you are still unsure. Before you register with the professional body, first verify that it is recognised by SAQA.

Each professional body has its own unique set of requirements for registering. Some are strict on work experience, some require a letter of employment (which doesn’t make sense because you need this to get employment), etc. In my case, I could use ECSA, IITPSA or ICITP which needed my academic qualifications, CV and reference letters from past employers. The processing times vary depending on the professional body in question. ECSA takes about 4 weeks to several months, IITPSA 4-6 weeks and ICITP 2-3 weeks.

Your professional body should give you at least a membership certificate or letter. However, some bodies like ICITP offer critical skills assessments where they will assess your skills and experience and give you extra supporting documents confirming your work experience and critical skill.

Image of Light-painting on the M3 Rhodes Drive, Rondebosch, Cape Town - Tinotenda Chemvura
Light-Painting On The M3 Rhodes Drive, Rondebosch, Cape Town – Tinotenda Chemvura

4. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means.

You will need to prove that you can take care of yourself in South Africa before you get employed. Therefore, you must provide a 3-month bank statement that meets the following requirements:

  • The bank statement must be stamped and the date on the stamp must not be older than 7 days on the day of submission.

  • Must have a monthly income.

  • The minimum balance must be enough to support you while you are in SA; i.e the bank account in question must maintain a minimum balance of at least R3000 over the 3 months.

  • It must be a current/checking account (not a savings or investment account (because these don’t typically have immediate access. I found out the hard way)

If the bank statement does not have your name on it (if you are using someone else’s bank statement) then you must also provide the following together with the bank statement:

  • A certified copy of the ID/Passport of the owner of the bank account.

  • A signed letter of undertaking by the owner of the bank account saying that they will be supporting you financially during your stay in South Africa.

  • (conditional) A certified copy of a valid visa or residence permit if the owner of the bank is a foreigner residing in South Africa. For example, if your uncle/friend has permanent residency in South Africa, you will need to provide a certified copy of their ID/Passport and permanent residency permit/certificate.

Image of the Sunset over Cape Town from Sunset Beach - Tinotenda-Chemvura
Sunset Over Cape Town From Sunset Beach – Tinotenda-Chemvura

5. Proof of Accommodation

You will need to provide proof of accommodation in South Africa. This could be in the form of a utility bill, lease agreement, etc. accompanied by a letter of undertaking from the host. You must also provide a certified copy of that host’s ID/Passport. If the host is not a citizen of SA, you must provide a certified copy of their relevant visa or permanent residence certificate.

6. (Optional) Contract of Employment & Other Supporting Documents

If you are applying for a Critical Skills Visa with a job offer, you will need the following documents:

  • A signed Offer Letter.

  • Contract of Employment signed by both parties (each page must have your initials)

  • Letter of undertaking from the employer stating that they will ensure that your passport remains valid for the duration of your employment and they accept responsibility for deportation costs should it become necessary.

NB!! The job title on your offer letter and employment contract must be exactly the same as the title of the critical skill that you are applying for AND the critical skill (or profession) on the documents provided by your professional body.

Image of Umhlanga Lighthouse, Durban, South Africa - Tinotenda Chemvura
Umhlanga Lighthouse, Durban, South Africa - Tinotenda Chemvura

7. Prepare Miscellaneous Supporting Documents

The Following Are The Remainder of the Documents Needed for Your Critical Skills Visa Application:

  • Completed DHA-1738 form (handwritten not printed)

  • Passport with at least 2 blank pages and must expire no less than 30 days after the intended date of departure to SA.

  • Certified copy of your birth certificate.

  • 2 passport sized photos (see requirements)

  • An extract from the government gazette (just the one page with your critical skill on) with the critical skill you are applying for circled clearly.

  • Cover letter with your personal details (Name, Address, DOB, Contact details) specifying that you are applying for a Critical Skills Visa.

  • Medical Certificate (Use this form) This must be no older than 6 months at the time of submission.

  • Radiological report (Use this form) This must be no older than 6 months at the time of submission.

  • Police Clearance Certificate from every country that you have lived in for at least 12 months since you turned 18 years.

  • Updated CV.

  • At least 2 reference/recommendation/testimonial letters from previous employees.

  • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you will travel through or have been to a yellow fever region.

  • Academic qualifications (degrees, transcripts, certificates, etc.)

The Following Documents are Conditional:

  • Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the country concerned if available

  • The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship

  • Divorce decree, where applicable

  • Court order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable

  • A death certificate, in respect of a late spouse, where applicable

  • Written consent from both parents and a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights parent, where applicable

  • Proof of legal adoption where applicable

  • Legal separation order, where applicable

The Following Documents Have Already Been Addressed In The Steps Above:

  • (Optional) Contract of Employment signed by both parties if you have already secured employment

  • (Optional) A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary and to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment

  • Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into English

  • A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognized by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act, or any relevant government Department confirming the skills Qualifications of the applicant and appropriate post qualification experience.

  • Proof of application for a certificate of registration with the professional body, council or board recognized by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act

  • Proof of accommodation

  • Proof of sufficient financial means (Bank statement)

For my own application, I added the following documents although they are not officially stated under the visa requirements. Several reliable sources told me it would increase my chances of getting the critical skills visa. I’m guessing it’s to show that I’m serious about working in SA?

  • Flight from Harare to Cape Town scheduled on the day I expected to travel to South Africa.

  • Hotel reservation for the first 30 days of my stay in South Africa.

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Huguenot Memorial, Franschhoek - Tinotenda Chemvura

8. Submit Your Critical Skills Visa Application

Depending on your country, you will have to submit your visa application at an SA Embassy, Consulate, or VFS Centre. If you stay in any of the following countries, you have to submit application at your nearest VFS Centre:

If your country is listed above, visit the VFS website for your country for more details. You will probably have to book an appointment online, pay a VFS fee and then when you go for your appointment you will be asked to pay another fee and that’s it! If your country is not listed above, you will have to submit your application at the nearest Embassy or Consulate. You will find a list of all South African Embassies on this page. Contact the embassy and ask for details on how to submit your visa application.

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Rosebank Train Station, Cape Town – Tinotenda Chemvura

9. Wait Patiently While Your Application is Being Processed

Depending on your country, the situation at the Department of Home Affairs, time of the year, alignment of the stars and the mood of your ancestors, your visa may take as little as 3 weeks or up to 6 months to process. I’m from Zimbabwe and it takes 4-6 months to process this visa but is sometimes takes longer. Unfortunately, you cannot get a detailed status update on your visa application; sometimes they may contact you to ask for a document or two to proceed with the process.NB: My visa took exactly 16 weeks to process.

NB: Some Things To Note

  • If you have questions regarding any part of this process, comment on this article or on ExpatForum.

  • The job title on your contract must be exactly the same as the title of the critical skill that you are applying for AND the critical skill on the documents provided by your professional body.

Your visa applications can be rejected for many reasons but some preventable ones include:

  • insufficient funds; where the bank statement you provided doesn’t show a monthly income or has a low balance, etc.

  • the occupation on your contract/letter from your professional body does not correspond to the critical skill you applied for.

  • Not specifying which critical skill you applied for. That’s why must include a cover letter AND an extract of the government gazette with your critical skill circled.

  • Not enough work experience: if your CV doesn’t show your experience; you left out reference letters; no letter from your professional body that shows that you have enough work experience and have a critical skill. Sometimes a membership certificate may not be enough depending on your critical skill.

  • If rejected, you can appeal or follow-up with VFS to get more detailed reasons why your application was rejected. You should also make use of the forums I mentioned above (ExpatForum or Embassy-Finder)

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Tino ·
Hey there. Yeah that’s a tricky situation there. You can try ask your supervisor(s)/Lecturers to write testimonial letters for you. I listed that point here because VFS asked me for them (and they even list it on the VFS website) however, the DHA website doesn’t mention these letters though so it’s a bit confusing. I would obviously advise you to try get at least one internship to help with this….but if you wanna try your luck, the letters from you lecturers/supervisors plus the documents from the professional body may work?
Tino ·
Unfortunately you have to submit your passport with your application. I’ve been stuck in Zim for months because of this :(
Tino ·
It’s a pleasure Memory :D
Tino ·
You only need to provide one bank statement to show proof of sufficient means (and it can either be from Zim or SA). If your SA host has a bank statement that looks good (according to the things I noted) then you can use your host’s bank statement. In my case, I ONLY used my host just for proof of residence and I used ANOTHER friend of mine’s bank statement to show proof of financial means. I hope that answers your question.
Tino ·
Hey Ratidzayi. Sorry I missed your comment I have been pretty busy. 1- No I don’t think you can use a letter to say that you are yet to receive a certificate. DHA is pretty strict when it comes to their requirements and they will use the smallest excuse to invalidate your visa application. Rather wait for your certificate. 2 - If your board offers a critical skills letter then please to request for one (you usually have to pay). It compliments your application very well and increases your chances of getting the visa, since the professional body itself is directly acknowledging your skills and experience. 3 - Unfortunately I am not sure how this part works. May I refer you to ask your question in the following groups: Facebook Group - [link removed] ExpatForum - https://www.expatforum.com/expats/south-africa-expat-forum-expats-living-south-africa/ Embassy-Finder - https://embassy-finder.com/south-africa_in_harare_zimbabwe
Ratidzayi Matanhire ·
thanks for the info, more questions, if you have a critical skills letter from yr board does it quicken the csv application in any way? I see you also submitted with a critical skills letter, are you still waiting for your outcome? how long has it been?
Tino ·
I submitted in February and got my visa in June (Exactly 16 weeks of waiting) and another friend of mine also waited 16 weeks…if you apply during the October to January period it might take longer because of the backlog caused by study permits. I don’t know if having the letter will speed up the process in any way but it does increase your chances since a professional body is vouching for your skills and experience. The requirements do vary quite a bit depending on the critical skill you are applying for. Some need extra supporting documents (like for pharmacy and nursing for example).
niva tony ·
Hi tino please clarify two things, do you need to register to a body even if you studied in South Africa? And my last question is can you apply with IT certificates like cisco, juniper, or you need only diploma or 4 years degree?
JoeNash ·
Did you try applying? I’m in the exact same boat
Hassan Mbuyi Txowa ·
I registered with the actuarial society after my undergraduate. I’m not a qualified actuary. But I am a registered member of the recognised professional body.. I was wondering if it would be an issue not having an actuarial science degree.
Hassan Mbuyi Txowa ·
Hi there I got a degree in Statistics and Applied Mathematics which is not listed on the critical skills list. But however I am registered with the actuarial society of south Africa as a student member as I’m still completing my exams and also simultaneously completing a post grad degree in mathematical statistics . I obtained my undergraduate degree in South Africa. Also doing my post graduate here. I wanted to know if I still qualify ?
Adv Jenny Chykomber ·
Hie Tino, wassup. Thanks for the article it helped me on my application and was successful. Can you help me i got a friend who wishes to apply under the category financial advisor/analyst, whats the procedure ,which bodies should he join, i have no idea coz im in the engineering field.
Ratidzayi Matanhire ·
Thank you for sharing. If you may clarify, - does it mean I can use a letter from my board that states I am yet to receive my certificate, for visa application - does the critical skills letter from my board affect anything in my visa application process if I do have it or not - I would also like to apply for an accompanying visa for two of my family members. Should I do it simultaneously as I apply for my csv or I should first get my csv then do the accompanying visa later
Memory Muhau ·
Hie Tino. Thank you for taking your time to share with us .
Lemuel Moyo ·
Hi Tino On bank Statements for CSV, Does one need to Submit the zimbabwean Bank Statements with SA Host Banks Statements or The Sa Host bank Statements are Enough?
VanillaScentedKisses ·
Hey there. This doesn’t have to do with the application process but maybe you’re able to help me. I successfully got my critical skills 2 years ago. I’m looking like change employment. Same job title but different employer. My current employers name isn’t on my permit but is linked to my permit at department of labor. Would you know what the procedure is to get my new employer linked to my permit now? Thank you
Tino ·
Hey there. You need to apply for a “change of conditions”. The process is the same as applying for a new visa (new contract of employment, medical reports, police clearance, etc.)
Anesu ·
Hey man. When you submit your application do you submit your passport with it like what is required for the study visa or you keep it
Thembelihle ·
Hi Tino Thanks for the informative article. What if you have not been employed before? I just graduated and will therefore not have the two letters / testimonials from past employers.
Sakina ·
Hey, I am looking for applying for CSV but want to know if I can if I am currently working for a company but have provided employer letters of another company who will be sponsoring my visa.
Jayn ·
How long did you wait for results? I’m on week 8 now
Tino ·
Yes you can. If you have a contract and letters from Company X, you do not have to be currently working for Company X to apply for the visa. You can be working for Company Y or Z and it totally fine (assuming it’s legal ofcourse)…when I applied for my CSV, I was working for ZETDC at that time but I provided letters and docs from a South African based company.
manoj ·
hi Tino, i worked in south Africa, Johannesburg as quality analyst in ABSA bank of 2 years through one of Indian MNC IT company of ICT visa, however i am currently in India, wanted to apply CSV from here and i don’t have PCC of south Africa, can i go for it and apply visa for the same ?
Tino ·
Hey Manoj, I think there are agencies that can help you apply for a South African PCC from abroad. A quick google search brought up these articles: https://www.onevisaworld.com/our-services/police-clearance-certificate/ https://businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/270941/the-best-way-to-get-a-police-clearance-when-outside-of-south-africa/ https://www.gov.za/services/travel-outside-sa/how-apply-police-clearance-certificate-pcc You can also apply for ICITP critical skills assessment online or via email. You will have to mail the relevant docs to them. You can call them and ask for more details on the process.
Susan ·
Thanx Tino for this informative page. I need to to know whether the recommendation letters should be stamped or not? Also what if you have worked for one company, is one recommendation enough? Any idea?
Tino ·
Hey Susan. To be honest I don’t think my letters had stamps on them. However, they MUST have the company’s letter head and contact information. I don’t know if this is also needed but my letters also had the company’s registration information as part of the letter head. I’m not sure if 1 recommendation would be enough though. People recommend at least 2 and even the professional body I used asked for 2 letters. Maybe try get a letter from a previous internship you have had or maybe your supervisor from University (graduates always do this).
Susan ·
Thanks so much. God bless
Susan ·
sorry to bother you again, what about the Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever), did you submit that one? Do we need one (us Zimbabweans)?
Abie ·
Hi Tino Thanks for an informative write up, a quick question. I graduated from UNISA last October and am looking to applying for CSV. I want to register with either the IITPSA or ICITP, I am currently based here in SA on a Zim amnesty permit and i have a job offer letter for a job on the critical skills. Is the job offer letter enough to send to the board requesting a critical skills letter. Any suggestions on how i can increase my chances of getting a critical skills letter from the board. I see that IITPSA requires 24 months work experience.
Tino ·
Hey Abie. Congrats on the job offer! I don’t know if an ofer letter alone will be enough. I recommend getting a contract signed by both you and the company. I managed to apply to both ICITP and IITPSA with only about 6 months work of work experience from internships. It’s best to call them and tell them about your experience and all. They process things fairly quickly.
Godwin ·
Hi Tino. Thanks for this wonderful informative blog. I applied for a CSV for Desktop Suppot Engineer in the beginning of November and until now it hasn’t come out. How long can I expect to hear a response from VFS Global and suppose I do get it, how can I go about getting a job in S.A.?
Tino ·
Hey Godwin. Sorry man I can only imagine how frustrating the wait is. Waiting times are quite erratic with VFS and the Embassy. I was lucky enough to wait for 16 weeks. Other mates waited for much longer (6 months +). I recommend you call VFS at least once a week and ask them for an update…in some rare cases your visa could just be chilling on someone’s desk waiting for collection. As for job hunting…this is actually a topic I want to address in a future article…but the best place to start your jobhunting in the tech sector is through recruiting agencies like OfferZen and start connecting with people in the industry in SA on LinkedIn. LinkedIn always has recruiters scouting for people so update your LinkedIn profile and CV and start reaching out to recruiters and HR people on LinkedIn. Since you are still waiting for your visa, spend your time now getting familiar with the industry you are going to be job hunting in, updating your online presence, bugging HR and recruiters with your CV, etc, If they ask for a VISA tell them you are waiting for one and you will reach out to them again once it is out…at least by the time your visa is out, you would have covered a lot of ground in this area.
Godwin ·
Thank you for the feedback. Will continue getting in touch with VFS on a regular basis and hopefully something positive will come out soon. Looking forward to that article on Job hunting once you get a work permit.
Caroline Theron ·
Hi Tino Thank you for the informative piece regarding the Critical Skills VISA process. My boyfriend is Egyptian and we’re in the process of applying for the visa but he has been told here in Egypt that he needs a contract of employment before he can apply. He is financially able to support himself while he looks for a job so is it really true that he needs a contract before he can apply? Thanks in advance for your help. - Caroline
Emma ·
Hey Tino Thanks for such a detailed description of the process. I’ve been struggling to find one, with different document requirements on different sites so this summary is great! In the case of having an employer, one has to provide a letter taking responsibility for deportation costs. Where there is no employer, any idea as to how this would work? Would it mean you’d need more money in your bank account or have proof of a return ticket instead of a one-way? Any advice would be great! Emma
Tino ·
As far as I know, there are two types of Critical Skills Visas. The first is valid for one year and you use this one to look for a job in SA. The second one is valid for up to five years and this is the one you get when you get a job within the 12 months of the first visa OR if you manage to get a job offer without the need of the 12 month visa. In my case, I was studying in SA and before I left the country, I manage to secure a job so I applied for the 5 year visa. However, a lot of my friends hadn’t secured a job yet so they got the 12 month visa instead…WITHOUT the contract of employment (and many of them have successfully reapplied for the 5 years visa after getting jobs). So it’s a bit strange to hear about your scenario and it may be one of those requirements that differ per country. Try look for help on the Expat Forum for SA or the Facebook group for SA expats. I found both of these groups very useful when I was working on my own visa. You may be able to find someone who has been through the same scenario as you. If you don’t find answers here, it may also be worth speaking to an immigration agency in SA or if you can find one in Egypt.
Tino ·
Hey Emma. It sounds like you are applying for the 12 month visa which you do not need an employer for..so the letter doesn’t apply to you and as far as I know, you don’t have to compensate for this. Regarding the money, from the people I have interacted with, I don’t think you are required to have more money just because you don’t have an offer… Your bank account needs to show a healthy cash flow (paying bills, having at least a monthly income, healthy balance maintained above R3,000, etc.) to prove that you can survive on your own in SA and not be a financial burden to society. As for the return ticket part, this is not an official requirement but advice I have received from some immigration agencies that say it increases your chances so I really can’t say much here…I don’t think a one-way would be bad for you but a return ticket (12 months after your expected arrival) doesn’t sound like such a bad idea. However, I wouldn’t stress much about this though since it’s already not an official requirement.
Emma ·
Hi Tino Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! My other half is applying from Brazil which doesn’t have a VFS office or a clearly outlined application process on the consulate website. This makes things a little more complicated so I’m really glad I came across your blog and the insightful and detailed info that you provided! Thanks again!!
Edward ·
Hi Tino, Thanks for sharing your experience with us on this process of applying for the CSV. I am an engineer and I have been registered with ECSA in the professional level. I did SAQA and prepared all other required documents. I have an issue now with one thing, to certify the documents, especially ECSA certificates. The local SA Embassy assisted me with the SAQA certificate but they won’t help me with the ECSA copy coz it is a print out. ECSA sent out a link to my certificate and offered me to “print it on cardboard to create an original document”. The embassy won’t buy this and require an original. Will be it okay to submit the registration certificate as it is (as a printout) without it being certified as a copy and then attach a letter from the board to support it? Best regards, Edward
Funwell Mandeje ·
Hi Tino If I am using someone with a PR’s account ,is it true that a balance of R30 000 is required on the bank statements when submitting my application.
Tino ·
No this is not true (as far as I know). Please refer to Step 4 of this guide for more information on this requirement.
Tino ·
Hey Edward. I am glad you found the guide useful :D. I have heard of this ECSA issue where they do not want to print certificates and instead offer PDF printouts. I really don’t know if it is possible to use the print out as it is and I haven’t come across anyone who has (most of my colleagues avoid using ECSA because they hard to deal with and luckily we can use IITPSA or ICITP). I recommend posting your question on the Expat Forum or on the Facebook Group South African Visa Forum. These have a much wider audience and you are bound to find someone who has encountered this issue.
Nono ·
Hi there. Thanks so much for this post, it really helped! I’m in the process of securing all my documents to apply at IITSA (I would’ve joined ICITP, but it doesn’t seem they evaluate for Business Analysis skills). I trust that God will open doors for everyone though, myself included. Also, just for anyone else that also studied in SA, I hear we are in better positions to apply for Permanent Residence, so that’s worth checking out as well if the Critical Skills route doesn’t play out well. I personally just want the temporary visa before looking at attaining PR.
Nyasha ·
Went to VFS Harare on Thursday and they said R10 000 if you don’t have a job offer
Marc ·
Thanks for this great post Tino! It looks like a part of the article might be missing. If you can offer any further advice on the part where you say the following, that would be helpful… “For my own application, I added the following documents although they are not officially stated under the visa requirements. Several reliable sources told me it would increase my chances of getting the critical skills visa. I’m guessing it’s to show that I’m serious about working in SA?” Which documents are you referring to? Additionally I have posted on ExpatForum. Would be great to hear your thoughts on my situation if you have time… https://www.expatforum.com/expats/south-africa-expat-forum-expats-living-south-africa/1480808-critical-skills-visa-construction-project-manager.html Much appreciated, Marc
Tino ·
Hey Marc! You are right it looks like I forgot to note the documents! I’ll update the post when I get time but the documents I was referring to are: - flight from Zim to Cape Town on the day I expected to leave for SA. - Hotel reservation for my first 30 days in SA. Regarding your post on ExaptForum, here are my thoughts: 1. Yes this will be a problem. Make sure all your employment documents reflect “Construction Project Manager” as part your job title. I had to ask my employer to change the job title on my offer letter, employment contract and letter of undertaking to match the title on the Critical Skill I was applying for. I noted this under the “Things to note” section of my article. 2. All professional bodies seem to have issues when it comes to this and unfortunately I can’t provide much insight in this because I don’t know much about SACPCMP…but it sounds like they may have a formal program to certify/validate your critical skills and work experience which is what their main purpose is. You mentioned you are using an immigration agency…they will be in a much better position to address this one (or keep looking for someone who has used that professional body…another avenue you can try is South African Visa Forum Facebook Group. 3. To be honest I never put much thought into this before submitting mine and I can’t remember who signed my letter but it defn wasn’t the CEO or a Board Member…It was most likely the Hiring Manager or the HR Department of the company…. but it must have the company’s letter head and be signed by the company (like the head of HR or someone in a position to sign that undertaking). I can’t find my letter now but if I find a copy I’ll let you know who signed it. 4. If you are using an immigration agency like Intergate Immigration they should handle most of the application for you including the small caveats…but sounds like you have everything in order.
Tino ·
Hey Nono. I’m glad you found it useful! And you are right, the Permanent Residence route is defn an easier route for students who studied in SA. All the best with job hunting!
Tino ·
Geez how do they expect Zimbos to just have this money lying around. I just remembered that I used someone else’s bank account (they had a critical skills visa) and it defn did not have anything close to 10K. (more like about 3K)…but this was when I applied in February 2018… They seem to change these requirements all the time…or maybe it just depends on the person’s mood on the day.
Emma ·
Hey Tino Me again…Is one able to apply for more than one critical skill e.g. 3 x critical skills in the ICT category and 1 x critical skill in the BPO category? They were all approved by IITPSA, (this was a surprise as they stated that they will assess a maximum of 3 and the 4th one wasn’t even on his application) so I assume that one could but I can’t seem to find clarity on this. Many thanks, Emma
Norman ·
Hey man, thanks for the article, very helpful. Quick question, how strict are they on qualifications? Say you don’t have a degree but you have a basic certificate but have work experience. How would one go about it
Nigel ·
Hi Tino thanks for posting this. I acquired a critical skills visa and have now secured a job. Would you know the documents required to extend the critical skills visa to five years. I am getting a lot of conflicting information from VFS. They seem to want a list as comprehensive as the initial documentation I used to acquire my current CSV, don’t I just need to confirm employment now.
Jefe ·
Hello guys.thanks for the informative discussion.Please assist me .Is the ‘Cover letter’ a particular format , is there a template for it which can be downloaded?
Edward ·
Hi Tino, I managed to get a certified copy straight from ECSA, they certified and e-mailed a scanned copy to me. I have now submitted my application for CSV today with the VFS. I hope for a successful application fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice.
Marc ·
Thanks Tino. Very helpful reply. All the best, Marc
Tino ·
Very strict. I dunno whether you’d be able to use certifications and short courses though you may need to research more into you specific field. But I do know they very strict on their requirements…maybe post a question on ExpatForum of the Facebook SA visa group you should find better Intel there.
Tino ·
Yeah as far as I know they are right. Pretty much this whole article is what you would need To extend your visa because you are effectively applying for a new visa… the 5 year visa also has more requirements and for certain professions you would need extra documentation (I know people in the medical field would need some letter from the department of health or something like that)
Tino ·
I’ve personally never come across one and haven’t heard of any official format. I treated my cover letter as a typical cover letter I would use when applying for jobs… Talk about your critical skills and how you can use them to contribute to SA economy and all.
Tino ·
Hmm I dunno how this would work if you are applying for the one year CSV (without a job offer)… But I think to be safe just apply using ONE of those critical skills (the one that aligns with your career the most)…when you get a job offer you can always switch the job title/critical skills when you apply for the 5 year CSV. But if you are applying with a job offer, then you should use one critical skills and it should be consistent with the job title too (offer letter, contract)…take note of the info I put under the “NB Things to note”.
Nyasha ·
They still accept RTGS$ and they said the minimum is 1000 when I applied on the 22 May 2019. Can you also add that on qualifications they need 0-levels, A-levels, degrees and transcript certified copies
Nyasha ·
Can you provide links that have Zimbabwean migrants waiting for permits in Harare. IIRC I got the link from your comment sections but I can’t find it
Emma ·
Thanks Tino!!
Tino ·
The forum I used the most while waiting is on here on Embassy Finder(i think this is what you looking for) The other two forums I got a lot of support from when I had queries are these ones: - Expat Forum for South Africa - South African Visa Forum Facebook Group
Tino ·
Great news! All the best with the wait Edward!
Nyasha ·
Thanks, the topmost link isn’t clickable
Mandy ·
Thanks Tino. Quick one, do international qualifications also have to be SAQA verified when applying for critical skills visa? (eg Cisco certifications and those for foreign languages) or its just those qualifications attained at local institutions…
Law ·
Hi Tino , thanks man for the post it really helped me a lot - hope we hook up soon for a few drinks.. Please bear with me , this post was originally meant for the expat forum but the admin couldnt post it (maybe its because its too long ) so i have directed the guys at the expat forum to read this thread at your page. hi, collected positive outcome today .applied on the 19th of April under electrical engineering technician , I had done my SAQA evaluation in 2018 with hopes to study with UNISA (bachelor of technology in electrical power engineering) my dream was shattered due to high exchange rate of the Rand to bond note. I missed the registration. nevertheless I started to job hunt in SA using job sites . I had a job offer on the 12th of April 2019 fast forward - I started searching over the internet on how to successfully apply for a CSV. the major set back was registration with a professional board - it was financially demanding considering my capacity of my savings and the processing time. I also turned to this group and learnt that the processing time is now almost 9 months to get an outcome in some cases. I turned to my employer - his respond was let him know once i submit the application. before I was to give up I emailed a board by the name ASDSA in less than an hour they send me a form to fill with an answer that they don’t offer CSV letters.at least I was happy I had to pay 950rand only instead of 4000-5000r which I could not afford.I ask my mom’s sister in SA to pay for me and promise to pay her bills in bond in Zim which she agreed.the following day I received a downloadable PDF from ADSA just confirming my membership ( not membership certificate ) I ask my employer in a polite way to send me a letter why they hired me ( adding that I was apprentice trained with a co with the same machines and operations with them so it was a bonus to hire me to reduce down time- as per my suggestion) I also took screenshot of the advert and re advert and asked for a stamped offer letter from my employer .My moms sister in SA send me proof of accomodation through her friend who resided closer to were iam to be employed. I received my documents in 3 days time via FedEx . I put my medicals , radio, policecle,saqa , well edited CV, references, testimonials from my employer, cover letter etc . I booked online at this time I had to surrender my life savings considering the fact that I lost my job when the company I was working for migrated. this was the most difficult time, in fact the difficult time with most of us is partying ways with our money with no clue weather you will get a yes or no , then the long wait begins, if you get it that’s good, if u loose, it hurts so bad .the process is costly. I submitted on the 19th of April. the lady on counter number one (coloured )told me that she wasn’t familiar with ASDSA .but everything was in order , she took my application. I forwarded my ref number, date of submission to my employer in SA and he told me he will make a follow up.exactly 6 weeks and 5 days I got a positive outcome but not 5 years , only one year .it didn’t shock me that much because I had bridged the process .a condition to register with a proper body was set as written on my one year CSV. ASDSA is for training personnel- HRs , teachers etc. am glad can now send my little sister to university .this might help someone. I plan to one day write a blog and post to the internet on how to prepare yourself to be marketable and CV technics.! Four years post qualification experience : graduated with a national certificate in electrical power in 2014 coupled with a skilled worker qualification in the trade of electrician ( class one electrician ) 2015-2019 did national diploma in electrical power engineering while working as an electrician and lost my job beginning of january 2019.
Jefe ·
Thanks bro!
Tino ·
Hey Jefe. I haven’t come across any official format for this cover letter or any examples on the internet. Looks like you will have to wing this one but when I wrote mine I kept it simple. I included all the details that I mentioned in the article and explained how my critical skill would benefit South Africa and it’s economy.
Tino ·
Hey Mandy. That’s a really good question. The qualifications are not limited to South African (local) institutions, it can be at any recognised university around the world. However, I have never come across someone applying with certifications like CISCO for example. The thing with certifications like CISCO is that they can be obtained without attending a university so not sure how SAQA would evaluate your qualifications. So the purpose of the SAQA evaluation is to look at your qualifications and determine what level of qualifications you have compared to SA’s own education system (like if a certain bachelor’s degree in ZIM is equivalent to one in SA). They do this based on the fact that Unis around the world are part of international bodies that regulate academic qualifications. Now since certifications like CISCO can be done without attending an educational instritution, I don’t know how they address this. It would be best to reach out to SAQA (or some immigration agencies) and bounce your questions off of them instead.
Tino ·
Wow what a story. It’s a shame the roller coaster of emotions one has o go through with this process (especially from African countries like Zim) but I’m happy you managed to secure the 1 year CSV. So the purpose of the 1 year CSV is to allow you to enter the country and secure employment. However, if you are not able to secure employment within that one year, your visa WILL NOT be extended and you will have to go back to Zim (I’m sure you don’t want that). So make sure you push hard and secure a job before that 1 year is over. I have come across a few people who were not able to secure a job and thus could not extend their visa…and stuck back in Zim. It’s a horrible experience I don’t wish on anyone. I look forward to your blog! I started mine for pretty much the same reasons too!
Nyasha ·
Wow it took six weeks? VFS Harare? I applied on the 22 of May and I am patiently waiting for the visa outcome
Sam ·
Hi Tino, I have a critical skills work visa and soon to start a job in SA. I would want my wife and kid (school going) to join me in SA maybe sometime in 2019. Do you know the anything about the kind of visa that they have to apply for?
Tino ·
Hey Sam. Congrats on the Visa and your new job! As your for your family, your wife has to apply for a spousal visa and there is a similar one for your children too. Since you have a work permit now they should qualify for these visas too. unfortunately i dont know much about the process but found some articles you can take a look at: Intergate Immigration New World Immigration Expatica
Rutuja ·
Hey Tino, Hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for such a detailed information. I am applying for a CSV in South Africa,but have certain doubts, please guide me. Can a fresh post graduate in Electrical Engineerig(One of the critical skills) apply for a CSV? Does Transcriptof 4 years of undregraduate course required, if my highest qualification is post graduation? Also, if I opt for dependant visa (on husbands work visa), can I search for a job once I am there? Waiting for your reply, Thanks in advance!
Canberk ·
Hey broe howzit? This is a very helpful article but I have got some questions. I have lived in Cape Town for a year as a language school student but I came back home at the moment(Turkey). I want to apply for critical skills visa. I’m a mechanical engineer and I just graduated last year. So I do not have any job experience but I have done 3 different internships in 3 different companies. Anyway The South African Embassy in Turkey has told me to show a job offer or a contract to apply for critical skills visa but apparently I don’t have to. Have you got your visa without a job offer? My other question is I reckon I have to apply for ECSA as well but the thing is I have no job experience as I mentioned before but I assume it is possible to register as a candidate engineer without a job experience, isn’t it? And do you know is it possible to register online from another country? By the way I’ve got my SAQA certifications. I would be appreciate it if you help me :)
Tino ·
You are likely going to have issues with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa). As I noted in my guide, step-3 is where you are required to join a professional body in your field…for you this is ECSA. This professional body is the one that determines whether you have enough post-graduate work experience to qualify for the visa and with ECSA you will likely have to submit your Undergrad transcript too. I have never interacted with ECSA because luckily I could use IITPSA and ICITP but I think it’s best if you reach out to ECSA and have a word with them. I really cant comment on how good your chances are with ECSA unfortunately. As for the dependent visa, you are not allowed to work under that visa as far as I know BUT if you hold that visa, you can “upgrade” to a CSV while you are in SA. You can’t do this if you are on a visitors visa, you’d have to apply for the CSV from your home country…which can be a nightmare if your home country happens to be in Africa. The CSV takes about 2-3 weeks to process when you apply from SA so in my opinion, I would recommend going for the dependent visa and then try sorting out the CSV stuff once you get to SA.
Tino ·
The issue you brought up is similar to the comment above from Rutuja so you can have a look at the first paragraph of my response regarding ECSA. Yes you will have to join ECSA for mechanical engineering. It is possible that your Embabssy said you need a job because of your lack of work experience but yes you can apply for a CSV without a job offer. You will be given a 1 year long CSV which you can then use to go to SA for job hunting. If you read the comments you will notice some people managed to get the 1 year CSV and I have come across some myself too. Its a touch one but maybe ECSA will be more lenient if you have a job offer.
Canberk ·
Thank you for your reply! I checked ECSA’s website but I couldn’t see any requirements regarding job offer or experience to apply for candidate engineer registration. Is it enough to get candidate engineer certificate to apply for CSV or do I have to get professional engineer certificate? Do you have any idea about this issue?
Zvatapiwa ·
I applied on the 3rd of May, it s still the same update on the tracking platform. “under process at South Africa, Harare”.
Zvatapiwa ·
Awsome! So the employer can make a follow up using your reference details?
Rutuja ·
Thank You So much, I will start dealing with ECSA asap :) Thanks again!
Recent Grad ·
Hi Tino I’d like to know what kind of membership you had with IITPSA. I believe I only currently qualify for student membership. Will that be accepted by the DHA?
Tino ·
Hey sorry I missed your reply. ECSA needs to do a critical skills assessment for you so I dont think just being a member will be enough. Sadly I don’t much about how ECSA does things so can’t provide much insight there.
Nyasha ·
My application also has the same message as the one you have quoted. I was told power cuts are affecting SA embassy operations in Harare. So we better wait for late September
Memory ·
Which emails are you using to make a follow up.Kindly share
Tinotenda Bvumbi ·
Hi Tino.. So here noting the change in currencies Zimbabwe has just undergone, would you know if it changed the money you should be having in your account and also if you really need to have 3 months worth of money in the account as life in Zimbabwe is not for keeping money in your account.
Mohammadreza ·
Hi Tino I have a Associate degree in software developing( 2 years university ), can i apply for critical work visa or need Bachelor degree ?
Mohammadreza Feizi ·
Hi Tino Can i apply for CRITICAL SKILLS VISA with Associate degree(2 years university) or need Bachelor degree ?
Tino ·
Hey Mohammadreza I really can’t say. You might face problems trying to get SAQA to certify your degree. I recommend that you reach out to SAQA and ask them about this. They are in a better position to answer your question.
Tino ·
Hey Tino. Sorry I’ve been kept busy lately. As far as I know, the requirements haven’t changed regarding how much money your need and how long it should have been in your account. If any changes are made they often publish them on news and social media
Panashe ·
Hi Tino I have been following on your old response on this thread trying to make sure I won’t repeat a question which was already answered but I guess my case is a little different I recently graduated from a University in China with BSc (Eng.) Computer Science and Technology I have been in contact with VSF here in China and I look forward to apply for CSV right now I am at a stage of acquiring SAQA NQF certificate I have submitted my documents for evaluation and I have also been in contact with IITPSA and from the requirements I got I need to have at least 24 months post qualification experience to get a Critical Skills Assessment Certificate, of which that’s holding me back I just graduated 3 months ago and I haven’t acquired the required post qualification experience so I want to clarify on your process did you already had the 24 months working experience if not how did you tackle this Looking forward to your response Thanks in Advance!!
Rose ·
Hi Tino, I just wanted to say thanks for providing such a detailed description of the CSV application process. It was incredibly helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to share. -Rose
MODELE ·
hello tino, i wanna ask a question regarding proof of accommodation .Does an hotel booking for 30 days is not enough? dont you think horl booking is a proof of accomodation? Thanks
Tino ·
This is a tough one. I did internships during my studies so had multiple references. Try maybe your supervisor in Uni and try to do a supervised project. It could be through an internship but if all fails, you can always approach your supervisor from Uni and ask to help out with whatever projects they have. That would count as some sort of work experience and it’s usually what I recommend for people who are not able to find an internship or a job.
Tino ·
Yes you will have to leave your passport with them. It is very unfortunate because they will hold onto it for the 4+ months while you waiting for the outcome. I really hope they rethink this approach at some point because it is so inconvenient.
Tino ·
You can simply change jobs and then update your visa. After you have signed your new contract and all, you have to apply for a “change of conditions” (forgot the proper terminology) but essentially you have to go to VFS again. Unfortunately, I do not know which docs will be required for this one but I assume it is probably the same documentation (maybe except for police clearance). I recommend calling them to find out what the requirements are.
Tino ·
I am glad you found it useful Rose!
Tino ·
That’s a stick situation there. Rather strange because they didn’t have the same 24 months requirement for me. However, I actually ended up using ICITP because they offer the same services for IT and they are much faster to process too. I did various internships during Uni so had several recommendation letters….but the experience only totaled maybe 6-8 months though. If you having issues with IITPSA maybe try ICITP.
Panashe ·
Thanks for the feedback i also wanted to clarify is ICITP recognised as a board DHA however im sure it is since thats the one you said you used .I also have had internship experience from China with Certificate of internship as well with a couple of reccommendation from my professors i hope it counts as well
Eli ·
Hi Tino. Thanks for clearly outlining the CSV application process. Suppose you include an airplane ticket in your application just to enhance chances and then later cancel it after submitting the application. Would it be wise to do this? Also lets say you have stated in your application that you will be staying with a relative….would it be wise to include a hotel reservation too? What do you recommend? -Eli
Mohammadreza Feizi ·
Hi Tino Is SA companies hire foreigners or it is difficult for foreigners to find job in SA ? because i see i pnet.co.za web site that companies excite to hire SA citizens . Thanks
Bont ·
Hi Tino, Do you work with Amazon
Tino ·
Hey Bont. Yes I do 😊. What’s up?
Bont ·
Great I knew from your job title of cloud support engineer, got an offer too, but my permit is taking forever.
TeeKay ·
Hie Tino. I hold a national certificate from harare polytechnic. Do i qualify for a critical skills VISA? I do have 4 years experience in the IT industry. Is there a minimum requirement on qualifications, like a Bachelor’s Degree for me to obtain a critical skills VISA?? Your help would be greatly appreciated. PS: thanks for the very useful article!
Peter ·
Hi Nyasha, Is your CSV now out!!!!!!!!!
Netsai ·
Hi Tino. Thanks so much for your informative blog. I am currently in SA and now wants to extend my initial 12 months critical skills visa. What are the requirements , its seems as if i am getting conflicting information from Home Affairs and VFS. I phoned VFS and they said that i should use the list on their website and add on the medical and radiological reports but no police clearance report is required. when i phoned the Home affairs the lady there said i only need the employer offer letter. When i initially applied for the 12 months one, they said that for extension need to gather all the documentation again like i am making a fresh application.
Mostafa Yassin ·
That’s extremely informative. Thanks a million
Tino ·
As far as I know, extending your CSV is like submitting a new application. Not too sure what the requirements are for police and medical clearance… I’d recommend this, get all the documents required as specified on this list,(except for police clearance) you should already have the “tough” ones like professional body documentation and all … for proof of employment make sure you have a signed contract and letter of undertaking from the company (that’s what home affairs says they require) and then submit your application. It takes about three weeks to get a response, if they need more documents they will let you know. I’ve personally noticed that some workers at VFS and home affairs are misinformed and it often leads to lots of confusion. Hope that helps.
Netsai ·
Okay thanks so much
Mike ·
@Canberk-The embassy will not allow one to apply without a job offer? To my understanding you should be able to get a critical skills visa valid for one year if you do not have a job offer. I am also about to lodge my application at the South African embassy in Ankara and l would like to know if you continued with your critical skills visa application or not.I, too, do not have a job offer and l am worried that this will jeopardize my application.
большое руководство к этапам пути пробуждения чже цонкапа ·
It’s hard to find experienced people in this particular subject, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks| а
Tino ·
Thank you! I went through the process myself and after the tonnes of headaches, I figured putting it all together might be useful to someone else out there.
megabigblur ·
This is such a great blog post, if only the government could employ people who could communicate clearly like you, we wouldn’t have to waste so much time Googling “how to do X”.
malvin ·
thanx man….
Tino ·
My pleasure :D
Tino ·
Thank you! and I know exactly what you mean! After all the trouble I went through to prepare my application I thought I would share some tips too to make it easier for the next person.
ano ·
i am a memeber of IITPSa and do i need the letter confirming my degree is a critical skill
Gayani ·
Hi Tino, when securing a job within 1 year, do I need to find a job with same designation of which I have applied in CSV? Or any other job also valid for securing the visa? In my case I’m qualified under General Business Manager, do I need to find a job with same designation? What if I get a job with the designation of Finance Manager?
Thokozani ·
Hie Tino thank you so much for this piece. Just wanted to find out if i need a SAQA evaluation for an international certificate like Cisco and City & Guilds. I went to the SAQA offices and they confirmed i don’t need to do an evaluation for international certificates. Now the issue i’m having is every board needs a SAQA evaluation before starting the process. So i dont know if you have advice that could me with this.
Tino ·
You can apply under a different Critical Skill as long as you have gotten all the right documents for that new skill you want to apply under (e.g. professional body clearance, SAQA clearance, relevant work experience, etc. )
Tino ·
You need a degree from a University to get SAQA clearance… they only give clearances for formal degrees so certificates from private institutions like CISCO, AWS, etc… will not work for SAQA accreditation.
Thokozani ·
Okay thank you again for this great article. It’s been so helpful
Tino ·
Hi, is DHA just as strict with study permits ? my cousin has given me 4 months bank statements. On most days she had above 12,000 rands but 2 day’s in November she only had 2000rands because of some urgent expenses we had to pay, could this stop me from getting a study permit ? there isn’t anyone else I can ask unfortunately.
Ismail Fasanya ·
Hi Tino, Many thanks for this wonderful piece. I have just been offered a job in SA and interesting I have most of the requirements you suggested except for the letter from the professional body I’m expecting. My concern now is if it is possible to fall into more than one of the critical skills. For example, I have a foreign PhD in Economics which falls under Academics and Researchers- Doctoral Graduates (Acquired abroad) and other one is Business, Economics and Management Studies - where I have a professional certificate by The Institute of Risk Management South Africa. Another concern I have is what will I show as a professional certificate if I am to take Doctoral Graduates (Acquired abroad) as a critical skill. Please I need your advice, my time for the job is ticking seriously
Tammy ·
Thank you so much for this informative post! Can I ask if you have to apply for ICITP certificate every year while holding critical skills visa?
Tatenda ·
Hi Tino This has been very helpful and thank you for taking your time and effort to do this. I recently completed BCom Hons Internal Audit at a South African tertiary institution. I got a job offer to work as a Solutions Architect (which is a critical skill under IT) but my qualifications are BComm related. Is it possible for me to register with IITPSA and also apply for the visa without any complications? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated
Tino ·
No you don’t need to renew your membership once you have the CSV.
Tino ·
That’s awesome. Congratulations. Unfortunately, that’s a pretty new situation to me hey so it’s hard for me to judge. But if you got the job as a solutions architect then you can present the same qualifications you used to get that job when you are applying to ICITP and IITPSA. I am not sure how the BComm degree will affect you though.
Wicliffe Marimbe ·
Hie ..if i dont have a bank statement or a salary but i have SA friends who can gimme me their bankstatements an ID s will that surfice ??
banele ·
thank you
Tatenda ·
Alright, thanks alot for the help.💯
Tino ·
Yes that will be enough. I discuss this in the article on step 4.
mehmet ·
How was the application for ICITP Did you only submit your documents or did they ask anything else , I mean did they call and ask anything about your profession or did they make an interview etc ?
Nyasha ·
Hi Tatenda, How did this go? Were you successful?