Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.
As of 05 October 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications |
| 28 September 2026 |
| New General Employment Permit Applications |
| 26 August 2026 |
| All other New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills, GEPs and I.C.T.) |
| 13 August 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (New) |
| 01 October 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (Renewal) |
| 14 July 2026 |
| Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included) |
| 13 July 2026 |
| Reviews / Appeals |
| 14 April 2026 |
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