Remote Work Visa
Remote Work Visa is a residence route in South Africa (Nomade digitale). Employed by/contracted to a foreign employer; gross income ≥ZAR 1,000,000/yr (Minister's threshold in final May 2024 regulations; Feb 2024 draft had ZAR 650,976); medical cover, police clearance. Created by Immigration Regulations amendment May 2024, operational from 2025. Dependants via accompanying visas. DHA fee ZAR 1,520 per applicant.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 45'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Not SA-taxed if in SA <183 days in any 12 months; otherwise SA tax residence rules apply
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Nomade digitale |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 210 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 45'000 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | — |
| Cittadinanza | — |
| Lavoro | remoteOnly |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Not SA-taxed if in SA <183 days in any 12 months; otherwise SA tax residence rules apply |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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