AN INTRA-COMPANY WORK PERMIT
A foreigner, who is employed abroad by a business operating in the Republic of South Africa in a branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship and who by reason of his or her employment is required to conduct work in the Republic, may be issued with an intra-company work permit. The following documentation must be submitted in respect of each person applying for an intra-company work permit:
1. a fully completed application form, including part P, which must be completed by the South African employer, and including two (2) passport photographs (see Form BI-1738 );
2. a passport valid for no less than thirty (30) days after departure from the Republic of South Africa, and containing at least two (2) blank pages;
3. a copy of passport, page with photograph;
4. the applicant’s contract of employment with the company abroad;
5. a letter from the company abroad confirming that the foreigner shall be transferred to a branch of that company or an affiliated company situated in the Republic of South Africa;
6. a letter from the South African company confirming the transfer of the foreigner from the company abroad to a branch of that company or an affiliated company situated in the Republic, as well as specifying the occupation and capacity in which that foreigner shall be employed;
7. a yellow fever vaccination certificate, if the applicant travelled or intends travelling from or through a yellow fever endemic area: provided that the certificate shall not be required when the applicant travelled or intends travelling in direct transit through such area;
8. in respect of the applicant’s marital status or spousal relationship, the following documentation shall be submitted (certified copy with translation into English certified by Public Notary): a) a marriage certificate in the case of a married applicant; b) proof of a permanent spousal relationship in the case of so called life partners , including: i. the prescribed affidavit, which is available on request from our office; ii. documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties; iii. proof of a legal divorce or the death of a spouse in the event of a preceding marriage; and iv. in the case of a relationship concluded between two foreigners in a foreign country, official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the relevant country; c) a death certificate in the case of a widowed applicants d) a decree of divorce in the case of a divorced applicant; or e) proof of legal separation in the case of a separated applicant;
9. in respect of minor dependent children accompanying the applicant to or joining the applicant in the
Republic, the following documentation shall be submitted (certified copy with translation into English certified by Public Notary): a) an unabridged birth certificate; b) proof of adoption, in the case of an adopted minor; c) proof of guardianship or custody, in the case of a minor subject to guardianship or custody; or d) consent from the guardian, in the case of an unaccompanied minor;
10. a police clearance certificate, issued by the police or security authority in each country where the applicant resided for 12 months or longer since having attained the age of 18 years, in respect of criminal records or the character of the applicant, and this certificate shall not be older than six (6) months at the time of its submission;
11. a medical report (see Form BI-811 ), which shall not be older than six (6) months at the time of its submission;
12. a radiological report (see Form BI-806 ), which shall not be older than six (6) months at the time of its submission, and shall not be required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or pregnant women;
13. proof of a valid return flight reservation,
14. payment of a cash deposit of 1500 US dollars (should be paid in KZ Tenge by the rate of National
Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment),- or written undertaking by the South African employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary, provided that in the case of a cash deposit, such deposit which shall be refunded to the applicant after his/her final departure or after a permanent residence permit has been issued to the applicant;
15. confirmation of the applicant’s valid mobile phone number and email address;
16. the non-refundable application fee of 32815 KZT;

Payment of the above-mentioned application fee and cash deposit, if applicable, may be made through a bank transfer to the following account :
Beneficiary name: South African Embassy in Kazakhstan/ Посольство ЮАР в Казахстане
Bank Name: JSC SB “RBS (Kazakhstan)” Astana Branch/ АО ДБ “RBS (Kazakhstan)” филиал
Астана
Address : Astana, Kazakhstan 010000
6/1, Kabanbay batyr av.
/ 010000, г.Астана, пр. Кабанбай батыра 6/1
TRN 600400527301
BIC : ABNAKZKX
Iban Number : KZ81922KZT0002225697
Currency : KZT
Code of payment purpose: 859
Ref.
: Intra-company work permit; (applicant’s name)
NB: Please send us copy of receipt by email or fax (7172) 925329
Furthermore, if applicable, the cash deposit should be transferred separately from the application fee.
Only applicants who submit their applications personally at our office may alternatively pay the application fee and cash deposit, if applicable, in cash; such applicants must however, ensure that they have the exact amounts, as no change is available from our office.
Note:
- An intra-company work permit may be issued for a period not exceeding two (2) years.
- The holder of an intra-company work permit may conduct work only for the South African branch, subsidiary or affiliate of the company, which employs him abroad, and in accordance with the requirements set out in his or her permit.
- In terms of section 19(5)(a) of the Immigration Act as amended, the relevant employer shall ensure that: a) the passport of the foreigner is valid at all times; b) the foreigner is only employed in the specific position for which the permit has been issued; c) the foreigner departs from the Republic of South Africa on completion of his or her tour of duty.
- Should it become evident that the prospective employee i.e. applicant would not be able to meet one or more of the requirements, the South African employer should request the Director: Permits at the
Department of Home Affairs to waive the requirements in terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration
Act, as amended. The employer must motivate each request with full particulars and background, and should the waiver be granted, confirmation thereof must be submitted with the application.
- Documentation that accompanies the application shall be original or certified copies and translated by a sworn translator into English.
- A complete application may be either mailed to our office, or submitted personally during the consular opening hours: Mon-Fri; 09:00-12:30.
- On condition that a complete application for a permit is submitted, the time required to process the application is normally 15 working days. Please note however, that during the high season (June-August
& November-January), the processing of applications may take longer.
- Our office may only issue a permit within three (3) months before the applicant’s intended date of entry into the Republic of South Africa; we therefore kindly request that applications are not submitted prior to this issuing period.