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The Role of Professional Bodies in South Africa

This article explores the role of professional bodies and provides examples of professional bodies in South Africa.

Visa Application: How to get certified copies in some common countries

We explain what a certified copy is, and how to acquire one.

Visa Application: Information on VFS and Embassies

Explaining what a VFS centre is, an embassy, and the different roles they play in your immigration journey.

Application for Citizenship in South Africa

Have you ever considered submitting a South African citizenship? In this article, we explain all the steps you'll need to qualify!

Application for a Retirement Visa in South Africa

South Africa actually has an option for retirees to come to our beautiful country; enjoy the wine, the people, the landscapes, and maybe flee the European or Northern Hemisphere winter! Find out how to qualify.

The Role of SAQA in Evaluating Foreign Qualifications

Learn how SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications and their importance in securing a South African Critical Skills Visa.

The Adjusted Critical Skills List in South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs has published an update to the Critical Skills List, effective 2 August 2022 (note that a version published on 1 August 2022 was missing page 20). Corrections and minor changes are included, as well as substantial and welcome changes in the medical field.

Department of Home Affairs: Visa Processing Times

Discover the impact of South Africa's centralised visa adjudication on long-term visa processing times and how businesses can advocate for change to improve efficiency.

Immigration News from Africa – July 2022

Don't miss out on updated immigration news from Africa for the month of July, compiled by the immigration experts at IBN Immigration Solutions.

The South African Critical Skills Work Visa – Six Months Later

In August, it will be six months since the new Critical Skills List was introduced in South Africa. In this article, Senior Immigration Consultant, Hannah Mminele, discusses what has been learned so far, which changes require further clarification from the government and the impact of these changes on current and future submissions for the Critical Skills Visa.

Countries Embrace Innovative Immigration Legislation While SA Lags Behind

Innovative immigration practices focusing on sustainability, economic growth and family ties are being introduced around the world, while South Africa lags behind. Read this article featuring Senior Immigration Consultant, Hannah Mminele, as she discusses the areas for improvement within SA's current immigration framework.

Planning Corporate Immigration into Africa? Watch Out for These Red Flags

Human Resource professionals and Global Mobility Managers, read this article from our CEO, Andreas Krensel, and watch out for the red flags you may encounter when arranging a corporate mobility project for assignees entering Africa.