South Africa digital nomad visa (2026)
Remote work visitor's visa
Income requirement
ZAR 54,233 / month
About $3,361 a month at the exchange rate below
as of October 2024Source: dha.gov.za
How this figure is worked out
The official source states ZAR 650,796 a year. Over twelve months that is ZAR 54,233, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison.
The US dollar figure uses the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates for 2026-08-12. Source: ecb.europa.eu
- How long it lasts
- Exceeding 3 months and up to 3 years
- What it costs
- Not stated by the official source
- Tax treatment
- Local income tax applies
Presence in South Africa for more than an aggregate of 183 days in any 12-month period requires registration with the South African Revenue Service.
What you need to qualify
- A completed and signed application form
- A statement explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
- Proof of a gross salary of at least ZAR 650,796.00 a year, shown by three months of bank statements
- A valid return air ticket or proof of reservation
- Proof of payment of the applicable fee
Worth knowing. Issued as a visitor's visa under section 11(1)(b)(iv) of the Immigration Act for the prescribed activity of remote work.
Do you qualify for the Remote work visitor's visa?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $3,361 a month.
Common questions
- Does South Africa have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. South Africa offers the Remote work visitor's visa. The official source states ZAR 650,796 a year, which is about ZAR 54,233 a month. How long it lasts: exceeding 3 months and up to 3 years. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the Remote work visitor's visa?
- The official source states ZAR 650,796 a year. Over twelve months that is ZAR 54,233, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison. That is roughly $3,361 a month in US dollars.
- Will you pay tax in South Africa on the Remote work visitor's visa?
- Presence in South Africa for more than an aggregate of 183 days in any 12-month period requires registration with the South African Revenue Service.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.