Business Trip or Short-Term Work? The Visa Rules You Must Know

In this episode, Aadil Wadee, Senior Immigration Consultant and Admitted Attorney, explains the real difference between South Africa’s Section 11(1) and Section 11(2) short-term visas. 

With December travel and January project mobilisation increasing, choosing the correct visa is more important than ever. Aadil breaks down when each visa should be used, how work authorisation changes the process, and the risks of entering South Africa on the wrong visa. 

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What You Will Learn:   

00:00 - Introduction to short-term travel patterns during December and January. 

00:40 - Why short-term visa confusion increases around the holiday season. 

01:26 - Section 11(1) explained: business visits, training and tourism only. 

02:05 - Visa-exempt vs non-exempt nationals: who needs to apply before arrival? 

03:11 - Section 11(2) explained: short-term assignments and work authorisation. 

04:51 - Compliance enforcement: audits, fines, and risks for employers and individuals. 

06:11 - Key documentation differences between Section 11(1) and Section 11(2).