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South Africa: Visa Backlog Continues

The South African Minister and Acting Director of Home Affairs have shared their updated statistics on the visa backlog. The current Permanent Residence backlog on record is 49 529, with some applications dating back to 2016. For Temporary Residence, the backlog has been revealed to be 75 000, with most applications in the Spousal category.

When Do I Become a Tax Resident of South Africa?

This article outlines the key factors that determine when a foreigner becomes a tax resident of South Africa. It is crucial to comply with South African tax laws as failing to do so can result in penalties, fines, and even criminal charges. Seeking professional advice from a tax consultant or immigration lawyer is advisable.

The Benefits of Permanent Residence in South Africa

Are you an expatriate living and working in South Africa? If so, you may be wondering about the benefits of obtaining permanent residency in the country. As a permanent resident, you will have most of the same rights and responsibilities as a South African citizen, with the exception of being able to obtain a South African passport and vote in government elections.

Can I Buy Property in South Africa?

Buying property in South Africa as a foreigner is possible. We explain the process, red flags, and any FAQS you may have!

Citizenship in South Africa: Everything You Need to Know

All of your pressing FAQs regarding South African Citizenship answered: How can you obtain it? Who gets it? How can you lose it? Citizenship is a complex topic, but IBN's CEO is here to explain the process as simply as possible. He provides clarity and guidance in this article and video.

Europe Moves Away from Golden Visas

Two EU member states recently ceased their Residency by Investment programs, with a third likely to follow. Ireland became the first EU country to end its Golden Visa scheme on February 14, 2023, followed by Portugal on February 16. Additionally, Más País has submitted a bill to Congress to terminate the Spanish Golden Visa program, which is based on purchasing real estate.

Interviewing an Immigration Expert

Hannah Mminele, our Senior Immigration Consultant, was recently featured in an interview with Lula Odiba on YFM. During the interview, Hannah had the opportunity to showcase her expertise and provide insights on local and international immigration. Read this article for a full transcript of their conversation.

Countries that are Visa-Exempt when Travelling to South Africa

To be visa exempt or visa free basically means that if you’re passport holder from a visa exempt country, you can board a plane to South Africa without any visa in your passport. We have added a great map of visa free countries for South Africa.

South Africa: Explaining the Business Visa

An investment visa for South Africa is a type of visa that allows an individual to enter the country for the purpose of investing in a South African business or starting their own. The Business Visa is not for your business travel. It's for the people who want to start a business here, want to own a business, purchase of business, or work in the business. We guide you through the ins-and-outs of applying in this article.

Germany is Embracing Immigration: New Options on the Horizon in 2023

The German government has recently (on the 30th of November 2022) adopted the key points for changes to the German Residence Act, with the view of introducing the law for these changes in the beginning of 2023. The aim of the amendments will be to make the process of obtaining a visa for Germany and residence permit for Germany easier and more efficient.

Department of Home Affairs: Shocking Backlog Revealed

This follows months and months of IBN Immigration Solutions reporting on the massive backlog and delays due to the DHA’s poor turnover time. Over 56 000 applicants are waiting for their visa applications, with an estimated completion of all outstanding visa applications as far as the middle of 2024.

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.