Last updated 2026-04-13
Short-term work visa to South Africa for citizens of the Philippines
Visitor's visa section 11(2), Visitors Visa with Work Authorisation
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued to employees who require travel to South Africa for a period not exceeding 90 days to perform work for a foreign employer under a contract that partially requires conducting certain activities within the country.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
3 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
R 425 (~$26)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Visa for working in the entertainment industry
Eligible individuals
Specialist, professional
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Visa for film production
Eligible individuals
Specialist, professional, actor, cameraman, hairstylist, wardrobe stylist, make-up artist, lighting engineer, sound engineer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Visa for international teacher
Eligible individuals
Teacher, lecturer, professor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Journalist visa
Eligible individuals
Journalist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Visiting academic visa
Eligible individuals
Professor, lecturer, researcher
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Artist visa
Eligible individuals
Artist, author, sculptor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Visa for tour personnel
Eligible individuals
Tour leader, tour host
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)
Religious worker visa
Eligible individuals
Religious worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
R 425 (~$26)