South Africa
Africa · Residency by Investment
South Africa offers financially independent permanent residence on proof of ZAR 12M global net worth (~$650K) plus an approval-time government fee, and a Retired Person route on ZAR 37K/month lifelong income or a roughly $100K cash alternative for a 4-year term. The comparison matrix uses 1 day / 3 yr for physical presence.
Best for
High-net-worth applicants seeking immediate PR via net worth, or passive-income applicants (any age) via the Retired Person visa
Highlights
- Direct PR on ZAR 12M net worth
- Retired route: ~$2K/mo or ~$100K lump
- 1 day / 3 yr presence
- Worldwide tax if resident
Programs
Financially Independent Permanent Residence — Net Worth-Based Direct PR
Min: $650K USD (ZAR 12M)
Retired Person Visa — Passive Income-Based Residency
Min: $2K USD/mo (ZAR 37K)
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