Level 3 lockdown in South Africa has not brought any respite for foreigners in South Africa or those who are abroad and wish to re-enter. At the moment, only South African citizens and permanent residents are entitled to...
Retirement is best for an individual who wishes to reside in South Africa but has no intention or need to work whilst here. Even though labelled 'retirement', this category is available to any age person, if they have...
A foreigner who has a relative in South Africa that is either South African or a South African permanent resident, may be eligible for temporary and/or permanent residency. But there can be long turn-around times to receive an...
In nearly all circumstances, a visa which is valid for a period longer than three months must be applied for in person at the South African Embassy/Consulate of the applicant's country of residency. There are, however, certain circumstances...
You've finally received your permanent residency - after months or possibly years of waiting for an outcome. What does this mean for you now?...
South Africa has some of the top institutions on the African continent. Add in gorgeous weather and opportunity for travel, it has become a leading destination for continuing studies. So, what do you need to know when considering...
spouses or children of South African citizens or permanent residents do not have to depart from South Africa when applying for a change in visa status....
For either temporary or permanent residency (eg; a stay longer than three months) it is essential to provide a police clearance, if not multiple police clearances. However, when and what is needed can be confusing, so it is...
If you intend on applying for a critical skills or general work visa, it is highly advisable to immediately begin the SAQA process. In our years of experience applying for visas, it has been seen time and time...
South Africa seeks to enter the modern age of technology with E-Visas in a hope to increase tourism in South Africa. But, the issue of quality of adjudication of applications still remains. ...