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Immigration Act, 2002
Immigration Act, 2002: Points-Based System, 2024
Government Notice 5448 of 2024
- Published in Government Gazette 51416 on 18 October 2024
- Assented to on 18 October 2024
- Commenced on 18 October 2024
- [This is the version of this document from 18 October 2024.]
| Criteria | Points (%) | Points (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation: | Occupation on critical skills list | 100 | ||
| Qualifications: | NQF levels 9 and 10 | 50 | NQF levels 7 and 8 | 30 |
| Offer of employment (Mandatory): | Above R976,194 gross per annum | 50 | Between R650,976 and R976,194 gross per annum | 20 |
| Work experience: | 5-10 years | 20 | 10+ years | 30 |
| Employment status: | Offer from Trusted Employer | 30 | ||
| Language skills: | Proficient in at least one official language | 10 |
If the 100-point threshold is reached through an occupation contained on the critical skills list, and provided all other prescribed requirements are met, the applicant may be issued with a critical skills work visa. If the 100-point threshold is reached through a combination of points other than through an occupation contained on the critical skills list, and provided all other prescribed requirements are met, the applicant may be issued with a general work visa.