Section 15 business visas · East Rand & Gauteng
Business Visas in Kempton Park for Investors & Entrepreneurs
South Africa welcomes foreign investors – on its terms. A business visa requires a credible business plan, proof of capital, a chartered accountant’s certificate, a recommendation from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and a commitment to hire South Africans. We coordinate every piece so your investment, and your visa, stand up.
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- Expert consultationhonest, in-depth assessment
- Open 7 days08:00 – 18:00, incl. weekends
- Since 200420+ years of casework
- Glen Marais basedKempton Park, near OR Tambo
Quick answer
What are the requirements for a South African business visa?
A business visa under Section 15 of the Immigration Act is for a foreign national who wants to establish, or invest in, a business in South Africa. The application typically needs a prescribed capital contribution certified by a chartered accountant registered in South Africa, a business plan, a recommendation from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on the feasibility and national interest of the business, and an undertaking that a set percentage of staff will be South African citizens or permanent residents.
Call 073 283 7916, WhatsApp 072 561 3097, or email [email protected].
- Service
- Business visa applications
- Legal basis
- Section 15, Immigration Act 13 of 2002
- Key approval
- dtic recommendation
- Hiring
- Undertaking to employ South Africans
- Our fee
- Quoted per case after your consultation
- Office
- Glen Marais, Kempton Park
01Business routes
Business visa situations we handle
01
New business
Setting up a new company in South Africa with your own capital.
02
Buying into a business
Investing in an existing South African business.
03
Renewals
Renewing a business visa, with proof the business is operating and meeting its undertakings.
04
Path to permanent residence
Planning toward Section 27(c) permanent residence for established business owners.
02Requirements
Business visa document pack
Business evidence
Coordinated with your accountant- Business planRequiredFeasibility, market, staffing and financial projections
- Chartered accountant certificateRequiredConfirming capital and/or the business’s financial position
- dtic recommendationRequiredOn the feasibility and contribution of the business
- Undertaking to employ South AfricansRequiredStaffing commitment as prescribed
- Company registration (CIPC)If applicableAnd SARS registration where applicable
Personal documents
Applicant- Passport & DHA-1738 formRequiredValid passport
- Police clearance certificatesRequiredAll countries of 12+ months’ residence since 18
- Medical & radiology reportsRequiredWithin validity
- Proof of personal fundsRequiredSource of the capital
Requirements are set by the Immigration Regulations and Home Affairs and can change. We confirm the current list for your exact category at your consultation.
03Avoid refusals
Why business visa applications stall
A generic business plan
The dtic looks for a real, viable business with a contribution to the economy – templates do not convince.
Capital not properly proven
The capital must be shown and certified correctly, including its source.
No credible hiring plan
The local employment undertaking must be realistic for the business.
Steps done in the wrong order
The dtic recommendation and accountant’s certificate must be in place before the visa application.
04Fees
What does a business visa cost?
No fixed packages – fees reflect the real complexity of your matter, and you always know the cost before you commit.
There is no fixed price list on this site on purpose. The work behind a business visa depends on your category, your family, your paperwork and your history in South Africa, so a one-size price would either overcharge simple cases or under-prepare complex ones.
Your consultation is a paid, in-depth session with an experienced consultant – not a sales call. The consultation fee is confirmed when you book, before anything is charged, and you leave with real answers whether or not you go ahead with us. If you want us to handle the application, that work is quoted in writing before it starts. Government (Department of Home Affairs) and VFS Global fees are separate, set by them and paid directly.
Not sure you need a consultation? WhatsApp a short question to 072 561 3097 and we will tell you honestly whether you do. If a simple renewal is all you need, we will say so.
What your consultation gives you
- A full review of your documents and immigration history
- The exact visa or permit route we recommend, and why
- A personalised document checklist you keep
- Honest risks and realistic timelines – stated up front
- A written quote for any application work, with no obligation
What shapes the fee for your case?
Visa category
A visitor's visa extension is far simpler than a business visa or permanent residence.
Number of applicants
Spouses, children and dependants each need their own documents and forms.
Document readiness
Whether certificates, clearances, translations and apostilles are already in hand.
Case history
Previous refusals, overstays, undesirable status or a change of status add work.
Urgency
Tight deadlines – such as a 10-working-day appeal window – need priority handling.
Independent consultancy. Immigration Galore SA CC is a private immigration consultancy. We are not the Department of Home Affairs or VFS Global. Decisions are made by Home Affairs, and no consultant can lawfully guarantee an outcome – what we guarantee is a complete, correct and well-motivated application.
05How it works
From first question to final outcome in 5 steps
One consultant guides your case from the first conversation to the decision letter.
Book your consultation
Call, WhatsApp or send the form to book. In your consultation we review your full situation and documents, and tell you honestly which visa or permit route fits – and whether you qualify.
Written route & document list
You get a personalised checklist for your exact category, with notes on certificates, translations, clearances and the order to collect them in.
Fee agreed before work starts
Because no two cases are the same, we quote your professional fee in writing once we understand the complexity. Government and VFS fees are shown separately.
Pack prepared & checked
We draft motivation letters and forms, check every page against the Immigration Regulations and book your VFS Global appointment.
Submit, track & follow up
We track the application with VFS and Home Affairs, answer requests for more information and explain the outcome – including next steps if you need to appeal.
06Why Immigration Galore
Why families and employers choose Immigration Galore
Immigration is too important for guesswork. This is what working with us looks like.
Since 2004
More than 20 years of South African immigration casework – through every major change to the Immigration Act and Regulations.
An honest assessment first
If you do not qualify yet, we tell you plainly – before you spend money on an application – and show you what would change the answer.
Checked before it reaches VFS
Most refusals come from missing, expired or wrong documents. Every page is checked against the current requirements before submission.
Open 7 days a week
We are available Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00, including weekends, so you can consult without taking leave from work.
One consultant, start to finish
The person who assesses your case is the person who prepares it and follows it up. You never have to repeat your story.
Local in Glen Marais
Based in Kempton Park, minutes from the R21 and OR Tambo, with clients across Gauteng and the rest of South Africa.
07Related services
Clients who ask about this often need these too
Immigration routes connect. These are the services most often combined with this one.
PermanentPermanent Residence
Section 26 and 27 permanent residence: work, spouse, child, critical skills, business, retired and financially independent.
- Route & eligibility assessment
- Police & medical clearances
- Long-wait follow-ups
WorkWork Visas
General work, critical skills and intra-company transfer visas for employees and the companies hiring them.
- Critical Skills List checks
- SAQA & professional body steps
- Employer compliance advice
ApplicationsVisa & Permit Applications
Complete, checked application packs for any South African visa or permit, prepared and tracked for you.
- Document checklist & review
- VFS appointment booking
- Tracking until outcome
VisitorVisitor's Visa Kempton Park
Visitor's visas and extensions for tourists, family visits, business trips, volunteers and researchers.
- 90-day & longer-stay visas
- Extensions before expiry
- Invitation & funds letters
08Service area
Business visa help for Kempton Park, Isando, Jet Park and Gauteng investors
Immigration Galore works from Glen Marais in Kempton Park, a few minutes from the R21 and R25 and about 15 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport. Clients meet us in person by appointment, or handle the whole process by phone, WhatsApp and email – which is how we assist people in Cape Town, Durban and abroad.
Getting to us
- R21 and R25 – a few minutes from our office
- OR Tambo International Airport – about 15 minutes
- Kempton Park CBD and Kempton Park Home Affairs – about 10 minutes
- Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston and Midrand – 20 to 30 minutes
Kempton Park suburbs and nearby towns we serve
- Glen Marais
- Birchleigh
- Birchleigh North
- Norkem Park
- Edleen
- Van Riebeeck Park
- Terenure
- Esther Park
- Kempton Park CBD
- Rhodesfield
- Aston Manor
- Pomona
- Bonaero Park
- Isando
- Spartan
- Jet Park
- Tembisa
- Olifantsfontein
- Midrand
- Edenvale
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Germiston
- Johannesburg
Outside Gauteng? Most of our work can be done by phone, WhatsApp and email – call 073 283 7916 to confirm.
09FAQs
Business Visa FAQs
Straight answers to the questions our clients ask most.
How much capital do I need for a South African business visa?
The capital contribution is prescribed by government and may be reduced or waived in certain cases for specific industries. The amount and rules can change, so we confirm the current requirement at your consultation.
What is the dtic recommendation?
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition assesses the feasibility of your business and its contribution to the national interest, and issues a recommendation that forms part of the business visa application.
Do I have to employ South Africans?
Yes. Business visa applicants undertake that a prescribed percentage of the staff complement will be South African citizens or permanent residents.
Can I use a visitor's visa to start a business?
A visitor's visa allows limited business activities such as meetings, but running a business in South Africa requires a business visa.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Your spouse and children can apply for accompanying visas linked to your business visa.
Does a business visa lead to permanent residence?
It can. Owners of established businesses may qualify for permanent residence under Section 27(c), subject to the prescribed requirements.
Do you work with my accountant?
Yes. We coordinate with your chartered accountant and business planner so the visa evidence and the business documents tell the same story.
What does a business visa application cost?
Business visas are among the most involved applications, so our fee is quoted per case after your consultation.
10Consultation
Book your immigration consultation
Tell us where you stand and what you need. A consultant replies within one business day – usually the same day – with the recommended next step and the consultation fee for your matter. No obligation to book. Prefer to talk? Call 073 283 7916.
Consulting hours
- Monday08:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
- Thursday08:00 – 18:00
- Friday08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday08:00 – 18:00
- Sunday08:00 – 18:00
South African time (SAST). Office visits by appointment.
Find Immigration Galore in Glen Marais, Kempton Park
Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619 – in north Kempton Park, close to the R21 and R25 and about 15 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport. Office consultations are by appointment.
Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00 · 7 days a week