occupational visa in south Africa

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gsgowshan Active member

Member since 08 July 2012

gsgowshanActive member26 July 2012 12:26:22

Hello everbody,

I am Gowri sankar from india. Presently working in saudi arbia as piping design & Drafter in oil and gas field. Past 6 years I was worked in middle east, for the change I wish to relocate in south afria.

I don't have any idea about that country. What I am thinking, I went south africa through visit visa then after seek a job. other wise occupational permit. which one easy to implement and work out.

please give your suggestion and what the procedure to apply for occupational permit and where to apply for?

thanxs in advance to all..

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AurélieViP26 July 2012 12:59:10

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Hello Gowri Sankar.

In meantime, you can read these articles on Visas in South Africa.

Thank you,
Aurélie

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ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat31 December 2012 07:11:55

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I don't have any idea about that country. What I am thinking, I went south africa through visit visa then after seek a job. other wise occupational permit. which one easy to implement and work out.

please give your suggestion and what the procedure to apply for occupational permit and where to apply for?

Yes, exactly, you should come here and look for a job. Your skills sound good for some companies and I hope that you will be successful.

Regarding the procedure, it is too long to write that all here, but the main document required for a Work Permit (we don't use the word "occupational") is the actual work contract (preferably permanent and without an end date).

You should apply in South Africa after you have found a job here.

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