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A Letter from Our CEO – April 2020

This Freedom Day, Andreas Krensel ponders the concept of personal freedom within the contecxt of South Africa's current lockdown.

South Africa – IBN provides clarity on important immigration issues

Andreas Krensel provides clarity on a recent 2020 directive issued by the Department of Home Affairs around travelling during the pandemic.

Important updates for Mozambique

Karin Burgman, Branch Manager for IBN-Mozambique, shares this month's immigration updates and team news from her branch.

Letter from the CEO – Update on COVID-19

This month, our CEO Andreas Krensel shared updates and insights on Covid-19 and its impact on markets throughout Africa.

From the Founder’s desk

In this March 2020 edition, our CEO, Andreas Krensel discusses SA's 21-day lockdown and how the IBN team is evolving to comply.

Important Updates for South Africa

Andreas Krensel discusses updates around South African Spousal Visas and permanent residence and how they will affect foreign nationals.

Overview: New UK Points-Based Immigration System

Are you a UK-based employer with unskilled employees on your payroll? The new UK points-based system could affect you. Read more to find out.

Recent Changes in Nigerian Immigration

Read this article to catch up on 2020 Nigerian immigration updates and new visa options available to those looking to immigrate to Nigeria.

South Africans to Benefit from Changes to Schengen Visa

Read this article to catch up on recent changes to the Schengen Visa and how they'll benefit South Africans looking to emigrate.

Letter from Our CEO – February 2020

I am humbled once again by the incredible team that surrounds me - each person is highly committed to delivering superior service and this year, just like the last, we hope to exceed your expectations! We had some significant changes in our Namibia team during the past two months. We kept the core team intact, but replaced the country manager. We already see significant service level improvements

SA Reviewing Immigration Policies

Read Andreas Krensel's insights into the planned review of South Africa's immigration policies.

Choose a FIPSA-registered Practitioner

Andreas Krensel discusses the key reasons why you should choose a FIPSA-registered immigration practitioner to handle your immigration needs.