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Primary legislation
Immigration Act 13 of 2002
AuthoritySouth African Government
ContextSection 19 governs work visas; section 19(4) covers critical skills work visas
Registry checked2026-10-01
The primary legislation governing admission, residence and departure. The migrant resource uses the Act as the legal anchor and links users to the official source rather than reproducing legal advice.
What this source means for the pathway
Use the Act to understand the legal basis of the route; use the gazettes and DHA checklists for the operational criteria and current documentary requirements.
Key points
- Section 19 is the statutory anchor for South African work visas.
- The current points system was determined under sections 19(2) and 19(4), read with the Immigration Regulations.
- Critical Skills and General Work visas therefore sit inside the statutory work-visa framework, not as separate informal programmes.
A general summary of the Act is not enough to establish current application requirements.
Use the official source for the operative rule.PathLens summary is a navigation aid and does not replace professional immigration or legal advice.