This category of permits applies to foreigners who:

• ​have critical skills and qualifications as prescribed in the critical skills list
• ​intend to establish a business in the Republic
• ​​qualify as Refugees in terms of Section 27(c) of the Refugees Act
• ​​qualify as retired persons
• ​are financially independent
• ​are relatives (biologically or judicially adopted) of a South African citizen/permanent residence permit holder