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A Big Win for Family Unity: Permanent Residence Based on a South African Child

A Big Win for Family Unity: Permanent Residence Based on a South African Child

We have just collected a successful permanent residence application based on a South African child, a positive step forward for family unity.

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Permanent Residence based on Financial Independence for South Africa

Permanent Residence based on Financial Independence for South Africa

South Africa offers various routes to permanent residence, with finacial independence being a popular option. We discuss the requirements and process of applying for permanent residence in this video and article.

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Permanent Residence in South Africa

Permanent Residence in South Africa

Permanent Residence opens many doors in South Africa, and the Path to Permanent Residence offers many options to the applicant. We go into them in detail in this article and video.

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Application for Citizenship in South Africa

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!

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Application for a Retirement Visa in South Africa

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.

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The Adjusted Critical Skills List in South Africa

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.

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The South African Critical Skills Work Visa – Six Months Later

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Southern Africa

The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Southern Africa

If you've been thinking about investing in a Southern Africa, the time is now. Read this ultimate guide to investing in Namibia, Kenya, South Africa and more from Senior Consultant, Hannah Mminele.

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Travelling in or out of South Africa? Start Preparing NOW.

Travelling in or out of South Africa? Start Preparing NOW.

If you are planning to travel in or out of South Africa, read this important update on the increase in processing times for long-term visas, due to the centralisation of long-term visa adjudication at the SA Department of Home Affairs.

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Letter from the CEO – March 2022

Letter from the CEO – March 2022

This month our CEO tackles some pertinent immigration issues arising from recent discussion and legislation within the South African government. Read his suggestions around the Critical Skills List, ZEP and Permanent Residence in this edition.

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Begin Again – A Swiss-French Investor Finds Love in SA

Begin Again – A Swiss-French Investor Finds Love in SA

Didier Duc established the J-Bay Zebra Lodge in SA over ten years ago and is looking for like-minded foreign investors to join his business in this little slice of African paradise.

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Corporates, HR Managers and The New Critical Skills List

Corporates, HR Managers and The New Critical Skills List

South Africa's new Critical Skills list has been released. If you're a corporate, HR representative or Critical Skills assignee, read this article familiarise yourself with the implemented changes.

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