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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.

Immigration News from Africa – March 2022

Catch up with the latest immigration news from Africa, compiled by the immigration experts at IBN Immigration Solutions.

SONA – The good, the bad and the barriers to Critical Skills

Read this article for more information on the South African President's SONA speech and the implications for Africa's immigration landscape.

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.

(Opinion) An Immigration Expert on the Implications of the New Critical Skills List

Immigration expert Andreas Krensel offers clarity on the new Critical Skills List in SA, and gives his authoritative opinion on the implications of these updates to SA's immigration legislation for present and future applicants of the South African Critical Skills Visa.

The Critical Skills List South Africa 2022 Announced. What Now?

Read this important update on the newly-released Critical Skills List and how it could affect your Critical Skills Visa Application.

Why apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa in South Africa

Do you want to live and work in South Africa? Contact us today to find out if you qualify for a Critical Skills Work Visa.

Document Procurement and Legalisation – Why is this important?

Are you struggling to procure or authenticate documentation for your visa application? Allow IBN Immigration Solutions to handle your document procurement and legalisation needs.

Why Should I Apply for Permanent Residence in South Africa?

Andreas Krensel and Hannah Mminele discuss the advantages and disadvantages of applying for permanent residence in South Africa.

SA Immigration – Introduce a Digital Nomad Visa, please!

Andreas Krensel discusses the Digital Nomad Visa and how introducing it in South Africa could have great benefits for our country.

A Letter from Our CEO

Andreas Krensel looks back on 2021 and details what we've achieved, where we've fallen short and how we can keep improving, both as a company and a country.

An Immigration Expert’s Suggestions to the DHA on ZEPs

Andreas Krensel discusses the issues regarding the non-renewal of ZEPs and provides expert suggestions to the DHA.