South Africa’s most popular cities: Let’s compare the living costs
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban are South Africa’s largest cities. These four cities are also the most popular with foreign nationals looking to settle in South Africa. Especially Cape...
View ArticleIs investing in property in South Africa still a good idea?
Many foreigners own holiday homes in South Africa. However, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if investing in property in South Africa is still a good idea in a COVID-19 world. According to...
View ArticleDHA issues temporary blanket concession for PR holders
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a temporary blanket concession for new and existing permanent resident holders. This concession gives PR holders who cannot travel to South Africa at...
View ArticleVisitor visas gets further extension until 30 June 2021
The Department of Home Affairs has extended the validity of visitor visas of individuals who have been unable to return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic until 30 June 2021. What are the eligibility...
View ArticleWhat are the requirements for South African work visas?
Are you trying to make sense of the requirements for South African work visas but finding it overwhelming? You’re not alone. That’s why we’re going to share each work visa’s requirements so that you...
View ArticleImmigration News: June 2021
The Department of Home Affairs has granted another extension to temporary visas that expired during the lockdown. The big news of the month, however, is that we finally have a date for the reopening...
View ArticleMercer 2021 Cost of Living City ranking: Where is Cape Town and Joburg?
Mercer has released their annual Cost of Living City ranking. The ranking takes into consideration everyday living costs ranging from housing to personal care. Cape Town and Johannesburg became more...
View ArticleRetiring to South Africa: A guide for migrants
Considering retiring to South Africa? Then you’re at the right place! You’ll find all the information you need on this page. We’re discussing: The South African Retired Visa and its criteria How to...
View ArticleJoining family in South Africa: A visa guide
Families are scattered across the globe these days. Sometimes, though, it gets too much. What grandparent doesn’t want to see their grandchildren grow up? Thankfully, South Africa’s immigration...
View ArticleWorking in South Africa: Is SA a good place to work? (Plus 6 other questions)
Considering living and working in South Africa? Then you probably have a lot of questions. It’s quite normal too! After all, you’ll move yourself and perhaps even a family to a brand-new country. A...
View ArticleWorking in South Africa: IT
Many of our clients want to work in IT in South Africa. You probably do too. That’s why you’re on this page. And that’s also why we’re going tell you more about the IT industry in South Africa, share...
View Article‘Critical skills’ graduates can apply for SA permanent residency!
Are you a foreign national studying in South Africa? Keen to live in South Africa permanently after completing your studies? You stand a good chance of doing so if you’re studying in a critical skills...
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with existing PR applications?
The Department of Home Affairs is notorious for taking their time with permanent residency applications. PR applicants often wait years on outcomes! South Africa’s lockdown has slowed down the process...
View ArticleMoving to South Africa from the UK: Jaime Catala shares his experience
What’s the best way to find out more about moving to South Africa from the UK? You talk to someone who’s done it, of course! That’s why we recently sat down with Jaime Catala, one of our client...
View ArticleThe cost of living in South Africa: How does it compare? (2022)
The cost of living in South Africa is renowned for being more affordable than many other major countries in the world. But just how much more affordable is it? That’s the question we’re looking to...
View ArticleFAQ: South African spousal visa
Do you and your South African spouse want to settle in sunny SA? Then this article about the South African spousal visa is for you! Continue reading for a detailed look at the spousal visa’s...
View ArticleThe South African Critical Skills Work Visa: Get the facts
Do you want to settle in South Africa? Are you a skilled and experienced worker? Then the South African critical skills work visa could be your best route to SA! This work visa is based on a list of...
View ArticleSouth Africa has a new critical skills list: 2 February 2022
The South African government gazetted a brand-new critical skills list on 2 February 2022. In our opinion, the new list is a massive improvement on the 2014 list. The most significant differences...
View ArticleSouth Africa might get a remote-working visa in the future
The South African government is busy reviewing South Africa’s work visas and is exploring the possibility of new visa categories, including a remote-working visa. President Cyril Ramaphosa made this...
View ArticleSoftware Developers – South Africa wants YOU!
In February, the South African Government released a brand-new critical skills list. ICT features prominently, with software developers being one of the sought-after occupations. It’s no surprise....
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