South African Medical Visa
Any foreigner who intends to seek medical treatment in South Africa at a medical institution for more than 3 months, needs to apply for a medical visa. The medical permit allows foreigners to stay in South Africa temporarily whilst undergoing treatment at their preferred medical institution.
A medical visa would only be approved if the foreigner needs to undergo treatment at a private hospital, public hospital, rehabilitation centres and detox clinics in South Africa. Please note that a medical permit holder may not work or apply for work while in the country.
How do I qualify?
A letter from the applicant’s registered medical practitioner or medical institution within the Republic, confirming;
Fill out the enquiry form on the right, to give us more information on your current status. Once we have all your information, we can assess whether or not you will qualify for the requested visa.
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has proposed 13 new occupational qualifications, which are available for public comment. These qualifications range from National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 3 to level 6 and include four engineering qualifications. QCTO CEO Vijayen Naidoo published it in a Government Gazette on 14 May 2024. According to the QCTO, an occupational qualification is a “qualification associated with a trade, occupation or profession resulting from work-based learning.” V.5377
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