Authorities in South Africa may offer digital nomad visas as part of efforts to attract tech talent to this country, in particular.
As a result, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) proposed amendments to the country’s immigration laws, VisaGuide.World reports.
The new amendments include the introduction of a point-based system for work visas and the provision of digital nomad visas to internationals earning at least R 1 million ($52,575) per year.
The new proposal aims to bring highly skilled persons to the country, especially those engaged in the information technology sector. The program is designed to help further economic growth and tourism.
Earlier this month, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his weekly newsletter that the country needs more people with the necessary skills in order to thrive in the evolving global economy.
In addition, the president said that specific immigration changes such as those proposed by the Department would ensure that…
