On August 28, 2020 /
Applying for a South African business visa /
South Africa actively promotes investment in its economy, giving benefits to business people ready to invest. These benefits include the unique combination of developed-world infrastructure and logistics networks, a diversified and growing emerging market economy offering low sectoral centration risks and a sophisticated banking sector with a major footprint in Africa. According to World Bank...
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On August 21, 2020 /
South Africa’s critical skills work visa /
The critical skills visa for South Africa came into effect with the new immigration regulations in 2014. It is based around the applicant’s qualification sector and occupation. There are some skills and qualifications which are regarded as exceptional by the South African government. A person who has such skills and/or qualifications may obtain a Critical...
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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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