South Africa Immigration Services

Retire to South Africa - Retirement Visas

Every year thousands of people make the decision to retire to South Africa, some of the benefits being:

• Moderate climate
• Unique tourist attractions
• Amazing restaurants and shopping facilities
• Some of the world's finest sporting facilities
• Affordable and luxurious housing
• Excellent healthcare facilities
• Diverse culture
• Low cost of living

A retirement visa can be granted for 4 years to someone with a monthly pension/income of R20 000 or net worth/combination of assets realizing R20 000 per month.

A retired persons permit may be issued for a period exceeding three months to a foreigner who intends to retire in the Republic, provided that the foreigner provide proof that he/she has the right to a pension or an annuity or retirement account which will give such foreigner a prescribed minimum payment for the rest of his or her life from the country of his or her origin; or a minimum prescribed net worth.