Table of Content

  • Overview of the South Africa TRV Critical Skill Visa for Bangladeshi

  • Eligibility for South Africa TRV Critical Skills Work Visa

  • South Africa TRV Critical Skills Work Visa Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide

  • Required Documents for South Africa TRV Critical Work Visa

  • Advantages of Choosing VISAThing   

  • Critical Considerations

Visa Type

TRV Critical Skills  Work (Trusted Employer Scheme)

Maximum Stay

Up to 5 years.

Submission Location

South Africa Visa Application Center, New Delhi, India

Processing Time

Usually, 15-20 days

Visa Fee (BDT)

10,430

Visa Fee (INR)

6953

VAC Fee (INR)

2040 (Delhi) 

Convenience Fee (INR)

160

Courier Assurance (INR)

885

Our Visa Processing Fee (BDT)

Logistics 30,000+15% VAT

Note: *You can pay your visa fees through cash.*Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change*.

Any Bangladeshi citizen who fulfills the following criteria will be eligible for the South Africa TRV critical skill visa:

  • A Bangladeshi passport with at least 1 month's validity beyond the intended departure.

  • Have a valid job contract signed by the applicant and the employer.

  • Proof of qualifications approved by SAQA.

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The process for obtaining a South Africa TRV critical skills work visa from Bangladesh involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step process:

  • Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type

    Go to the South Africa Visa Application Center of India website to select your visa type as TRV critical skills work.
  • Step 2: Complete the Application Form

    Download the visa application form. Complete the application form with all the required and relevant information, and then print it and provide your signature.
  • Step 3: Gather Required Documents 

    Compile and double-check each document to make sure all required documents are translated and notarized.
  • Step 4: Submit Documents

    Submit all documents to the South Africa Visa Application Center in India in person or by your authorized representative. Note that you don’t need to book an appointment for document submission or provide your biometric information at the embassy.
  • Step 5: Pay Visa Fees

    Pay your South Africa TRV critical skills work visa fee at the visa application center in cash.
  • Step 6: Visa Decision

    Wait until the embassy reviews your documents and application.
  • Step 7: Passport Collection

    After receiving your visa approval email/passport collection mail, collect your passport from the South Africa VAC in Delhi. Your authorized representative can also collect your passport on your behalf.

Bangladeshi applicants must submit the following documents with their South Africa TRV Critical Work Visa application:

  • Passport with at least 1 month's validity beyond the intended date of departure.

  • One recent passport-size photograph.

  • Original copy of the job contract signed by the applicant and the employer.

  • Completed visa application form.

  • A letter signed by the DG of Home Affairs, which confirms that the employer is admitted to the trusted employer scheme.

  • Applicant's medical report.

  • Police clearance certificate.

  • Proof of qualifications approved by SAQA.

  • Written undertaking from the employer accepting the deportation cost of the applicant.

  • Written undertaking from the employer regarding the passport validity by the employee.

  • Undertaking by the trusted employer about the qualifications of the applicant.

  • Proof of payment of the applicable fee.

Note: The embassy may ask for additional documents (if required).

  • We offer logistics support for the South Africa TRV critical skills visa, so you don’t need to go to India by yourself.

  • We prepare your documents following the instructions of the embassy.

  • We take safety precautions while delivering your documents and passports in India.

  • We book hotels based on your requests.

  • We make sure you get your South African TRV critical skills visa on time. 

  • A valid job contract, signed by the applicant and the employer, is a key factor that influences the South Africa TRV critical skill visa decision. One single mistake can lead to visa rejection. So make sure it is valid.

  • Properly justify your travel purpose and provide all required documents. It will strengthen your chances of getting the visa. So, ensure the validity and originality of your documents and information.

FAQ for South Africa Visa

As a Bangladeshi applicant, do I need to travel to India to submit my documents?

No, your authorized representative can submit documents on your behalf.

How long does it take to process a South Africa TRV critical skills work visa for Bangladeshi citizens?

Usually, it takes a minimum of 15-20 working days from the day of document submission at the South Africa VAC in India.