South Africa plans to create a worker visa digital nomad to support the development of the national economy and attract foreign talent. This type of visa would offer numerous advantages to professionals in the technology sector, while strengthening the country's competitiveness on the international stage.
A visa for workers earning more than 1M Rands a year
Many professionals around the world work remotely, contributing to the development of the global economy. South Africa wants to capitalize on this trend by offering a Digital Nomad visafor people earning more than 1 million rand a year (1.000.000 €/year). The creation of this visa would attract talent from the technology sector and boost the South African economy.
The introduction of a remote working visa is a response to the rapidly changing world of work, where a growing number of skilled workers, particularly in the technology industry, are attracted by the lifestyle advantages of working remotely.
Cyril RamaphosaSouth African President
Proposed adjustments to current legislation
- The proposed changes include the introduction of a scoring to assess work visa applications and the possibility for remote workers to benefit from simplified access to public services, such as health and education.
- The South African government has invited the general public to give their views on these proposals by March 29, 2024, when they will be considered by the Department of Home Affairs.
- If these changes are adopted, South Africa will join other African countries, such as Namibia, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles, which already offer visas for digital nomad workers. Visit Peruthe South Korea, THE Japan Or Sri Lanka have already done the same.
South Africa is introducing digital nomad visas aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals, particularly in the tech sector.
The country joins Namibia, Cape Verde, Mauritius, and the Seychelles in offering remote working visas. ✈️ 👩🏾💻 pic.twitter.com/8ZvyLLZ7EM
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Why is this visa crucial to the South African economy?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed the importance of attracting skilled individuals to help the country prosper in the global economy. By introducing a digital nomad worker visaSouth Africa would thus create a gateway enabling foreign professionals to enter the local job market more easily. The new legislation would also be conducive to the creation of more jobs in South Africa's technology sector.
Benefits of the Digital Nomad visa in South Africa
- Simplified access to public services Visa holders would have access to a range of basic services, such as education and healthcare.
- Opening a bank account Remote workers could open a bank account in South Africa and participate directly in the local economy.
- Flexible validity period The visa could be valid for up to a year, allowing nomadic workers to make the most of their stay in South Africa.
- Attracting foreign talent The introduction of this visa would make South Africa a popular destination for technology professionals, as has already been the case for other African countries.
The introduction of a digital nomad visa in South Africa is still under discussion, but it's clear that this type of initiative could greatly benefit the country as a whole. Foreign technology talent would be more welcome in South Africa, enabling greater diversity in all socio-economic aspects of the economy.
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