On July 22, 2020 /
Expats returning to South Africa under exceptional circumstances /
Expats are now allowed to enter South Africa during the National State of Disaster under exceptional circumstances. This follows the announced amended regulations by the Minister of Department of Home Affairs. Before the amendment, only South Africans or Permanent Residency holders were able to return to South Africa with special repatriation flights. The Department of...
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On July 15, 2020 /
Top destinations for expats in South Africa /
Are you thinking of making a move to South Africa, but are still unsure of which city you belong in? Mercer’s Quality of Living survey is an annual document that rates the top cities to live in globally. The ranking is very comprehensive and is released every year to assist multinational organisations and employers to...
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On July 8, 2020 /
COVID-19: Overstaying visa conditions in South Africa /
After South Africa moved into the first phase of lockdown level 3 expats and tourists still stuck in the country might find it somewhat easier to travel home. The Department of Home Affairs recently published a new directive focusing on travel restrictions in level 3 of lockdown. Here’s everything you need to know: The risk...
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On July 1, 2020 /
Updated COVID-19 Immigration and Travel Restrictions /
Earlier this month the Minister of Home Affairs in the Cabinet of South Africa, gazetted directions in terms of the Disaster Management to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here’s an updated list of the current travel and immigration restrictions that are in place. Foreigners currently outside of South Africa With the exception of foreigners who...
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On June 18, 2020 /
Covid-19: What you need to know as a refugee or migrant in South Africa /
Covid-19 has left some uncertainty for refugee and migrants in South Africa. Here’s everything you need to know a visas and benefits you may qualify for. Documentation Asylum/refugee visas – Home Affairs has said that any asylum seeker whose visa expired from 16 March 2020 to the end of the lockdown period will not be...
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