The
interpretation of research activities should not be confused
with activities for which a work permit will be required.
If an employment position/post is offered wherein the incumbent
will be on the establishment (personnel structure) of the
institution, then a work permit will be required.:
“work”
means business, commercial or remunerative activities within
the Republic, excluding work on the basis of a permit referred
to in sections 12 or 14, or work for a foreign employer pursuant
to a contract which only partially calls for activities in
the Republic, or work as a business or profession mainly based
outside the Republic but requiring activities within the Republic.
Nationals
who are visa restricted must apply for a visa if they wish
to enter South Africa for any period not exceeding three (3)
years for the purpose of engaging in research activities.
Certain
Nationals may proceed to South Africa without a visa, at which
point they will be admitted for an initial period of 3 months,
within which they may apply for the renewal of their permits
in South Africa.
Getting
a Research Permit
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on your current status. Once we have all your information, we
can deduce whether or not you will qualify for a research permit.
