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    South Africa TRV General Work Visa from Bangladesh

    Trusted Employer Scheme pathway for eligible foreign professionals who qualify for a South Africa General Work Visa.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The South Africa TRV General Work Visa is the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) pathway for Bangladeshi nationals and eligible residents who have a qualifying offer of employment from a South African employer formally admitted to TES. The scheme streamlines selected documentary requirements and processing, but the applicant must still qualify for a General Work Visa under the current points-based system.

    A total of 100 points is required. An offer from a Trusted Employer contributes 30 points, while qualifications, remuneration, work experience and official-language proficiency may contribute the balance. If the 100-point threshold is reached through an occupation on the Critical Skills List, the appropriate outcome is a Critical Skills Work Visa rather than General Work. A South African employment offer remains mandatory. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure from South Africa, with at least two unused/blank visa pages. Submit the current passport together with the required copies.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Full clear copies of previous passports, including relevant visa and immigration pages, where available. Travel history should be disclosed consistently with the application and supporting records.
    3. Photograph (South Africa Visa Format): Provide 2 recent colour passport photographs, 35mm x 45mm, taken within the last 30 days against a plain white background and meeting the current South Africa VFS photo specifications.
    4. Trusted Employer Scheme Admission Proof: Official proof that the South African employer is admitted to TES, including the applicable Department of Home Affairs admission or confirmation letter.
    5. TES Online Application Form: Complete the prescribed TES application online. The handwritten forms are not accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
    6. South African Employment Offer / Contract: A valid offer of employment or employment contract signed by both employer and applicant, stating the position, duties, remuneration, conditions and intended employment period.
    7. Points-Based Eligibility Evidence: Evidence demonstrating the required total of 100 points under the current General Work Visa points system. The General Work outcome applies where the threshold is reached through a combination other than an occupation on the Critical Skills List.
    8. Qualification Evidence: Academic or professional qualification records supporting any qualification points claimed. Current scoring gives 50 points for NQF levels 9-10 and 30 points for NQF levels 7-8.
    9. Work Experience Evidence: CV and credible employment or experience records supporting the work-experience points claimed. Current scoring gives 20 points for 5-10 years and 30 points for 10 or more years.
    10. Remuneration Evidence: The employment offer and supporting salary records should substantiate any remuneration points claimed. Current scoring gives 50 points above R976,194 gross per annum and 20 points from R650,976 to R976,194.
    11. Employer Records / CIPC Evidence: Full particulars of the South African employer, including physical and contact details and, where applicable, proof of business registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
    12. Employer Deportation & Passport Undertakings: Written undertakings accepting responsibility for applicable deportation costs and confirming that the employee’s passport will remain valid throughout the employment period.
    13. Employer Compliance & Employment-Change Undertakings: Written undertakings to notify the Director-General of non-compliance, termination of employment, or any change in the employee’s approved capacity or role.
    14. Trusted Employer Skills Confirmation: Written undertaking by the Trusted Employer confirming that the applicant is suitably skilled and has the experience and qualifications required for the position offered.
    15. Police Clearance Certificate: Provide police clearance certificates from countries where the applicant resided for more than 12 months during the 5 years preceding the application. The certificate should meet the current validity requirements at the time of submission.
    16. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Verify Trusted Employer Status

    Confirm that the South African employer is formally admitted to TES and can provide the required Department of Home Affairs admission evidence.

    Step 2

    Map the 100-Point General Work Position

    Calculate the applicant’s points from qualifications, salary, experience, Trusted Employer status and language proficiency, and confirm that the case belongs under General Work rather than Critical Skills.

    Step 3

    Complete the TES Online Application

    Prepare the prescribed online application and keep the employer, position, remuneration, employment period and personal details consistent with the supporting evidence.

    Step 4

    Align Employment & Points Evidence

    Prepare the signed contract together with the qualification, remuneration, experience and other records needed to substantiate the points claimed.

    Step 5

    Assemble the Streamlined TES File

    Add the employer records, required undertakings, police clearance and remaining supporting documents while applying the current TES document waivers correctly.

    Step 6

    Lodge through VFS New Delhi

    A prior appointment is currently not required. Submit the complete application at VFS New Delhi and pay the applicable visa and VFS charges through the prescribed process.

    Step 7

    Track the Case & Verify Work Conditions

    Follow available VFS updates and, after passport return, check the employer, occupation, validity and endorsed conditions before commencing employment.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Trusted Employer status is not properly established

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify the current Department of Home Affairs evidence needed to confirm that the employer is formally admitted to TES.

    The 100-point threshold is not demonstrated

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify and organise the qualification, salary, experience, language and Trusted Employer evidence needed to support the points claimed.

    General Work and Critical Skills eligibility are confused

    How UnivEase helps

    We help distinguish a General Work points combination from a case that qualifies through an occupation on the Critical Skills List.

    TES waivers or employer undertakings are incomplete

    How UnivEase helps

    We help apply the current TES waivers correctly and identify the employer records and undertakings that still remain required.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    South African High Commission, New Delhi
    Address: B-18 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India.
    Telephone: +91-11-2614 9411-14
    Immigration Queries: Infoza.india@vfshelpline.com
    Website: Click Here
    Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:30-17:00; Friday, 08:30-14:15.
    Consular & Immigration Section: Monday to Friday, 08:30-12:30. 

    Visa Application Centre

    South Africa Visa Application Centre, New Delhi
    Address: Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India.
    Helpline: 02267866066 (Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00)
    Website: Click Here
    Submission Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Prepare your South Africa TRV General Work Visa around a clear 100-point case and verified Trusted Employer sponsorship.

    Get clear guidance on TES eligibility, the online application, points evidence, employment records, employer undertakings, fees, VFS New Delhi submission and passport-return steps before you apply.

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