Africa & Middle East
🇿🇦 South Africa
Cape Town pairs a mature coworking scene with mountains, ocean, and vineyards, the anchor city for Africa's fastest-growing nomad hub.
Visa route
Scheme
Remote Work Visa (Section 11(1)(b)(iv))
Maximum stay
1 year initially, renewable up to 3 years total
Income or savings
~ZAR 650,976/year (~$38,500)
Difficulty
Involved
Summary figures carried over from the earlier site and not individually dated. The audited, sourced version is in the tracker: Remote Work Visa (visitor's visa category, effective 9 October 2024) (checked 29 Sept 2026).
Full guide: South Africa Remote Work Visa: Section 11(1)(b)(iv) Complete Guide
Cities in South Africa
Figures are planning estimates. Method
