On September 20, 2018 /
Effective immigration changes to the film and model industry /
The film and model industry has not only been booming in the Western Cape but also in Gauteng. The current immigration legislation recognized the importance of the industry and created a special three year visa, which is a visitor’s visa, for employees or professionals working in this sector. The agreement; designed specifically for teams coming...
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On September 5, 2018 /
South Africa’s Retirement Visa /
The retiring abroad landscape has changed dramatically since the financial collapse of 2008. The traditional destinations of Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and Portugal have all seen economic issues, and in some cases, the uncertainty around these countries’ banking industries and subsequent fiscal reforms have threatened expats’ savings. South Africa, on the other hand, continues to offer...
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On August 23, 2018 /
Home Affairs changes the unabridged birth certificate legislation /
Children will no longer need unabridged birth certificates to travel in and out of South Africa on SA Airlines or any other major international airlines. As part of a drive to modernise their processes, Home Affairs have dropped the need for children to travel with unabridged birth certificates – but only if both parents are...
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On August 16, 2018 /
Gigaba vows to end long Home Affairs queues /
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says his department is doing all it can to end the long wait in queues at their various branches across South Africa. Gigaba was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, South Africa about progress made in the department’s “War of Queues” campaign, which he launched in April to reduce...
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On July 26, 2018 /
What to always remember when applying for a South African visa /
There may be many reasons why you wish to apply for a South African visa. It could be the warmer weather, friendly people, or even the diversity this beautiful country has to offer. Whatever the reason may be, we’ve listed a couple of things you need to always remember when applying for your South African...
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