Exchange Permits:

1)    Cultural, Economic and Social Exchanges

These permits are issued for specific programmes between higher education institutions and government departments or bodies and may be of varying duration. Conditions regarding a change of status before the expiry of the permit or within a specific period after the expiry of the permit may be imposed by the Department of Home Affairs.

2)      Under 25s work permit

These permits are granted for a maximum period of 12 months for a specific position to be taken up by a foreigner under the age of 25 years. After the expiry of the permit the holder may not qualify for temporary or permanent residence until they have spent 2 years outside South Africa. The sectors in which a foreigner may work are not prescribed by legislation, and there is no requirement for the employer to advertise the position locally as is the case with certain other work permits.