SA To Issue E-Visas To Attract Foreign Skills

NEWS | SA TO ISSUE E-VISAS TO ATTRACT FOREIGN SKILLS

The fact that responsibility for developing e-visas for the country has now been moved from the Department of Home Affairs to the Presidency, essentially means it will be getting a “higher focus”, according to Sisa Ntshona, CEO of SA Tourism.

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NEWS | CRITICAL SKILLS SURVEY EXTENDED AHEAD OF RELEASE OF CRITICAL SKILLS LIST BY DHA

In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa announced the imminent release of the highly anticipated updated Critical Skills list for public comment by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

NEWS | CHRO COMMUNITY CONVERSATION LEARNS WHICH SCARCE SKILLS ARE BEING IMPACTED BY COVID-19

Xpatweb revealed that SA is currently competing for critical skills in healthcare, engineering and ICT.

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FOUR KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN RELOCATING TO MAURITIUS

Premium Visa The recently introduced Premium Visa is issued for one year and valid 180 days. It is renewable where necessary. The Visa is available to travellers, retirees, and professionals who want to move with their families and continue their business or remote work from Mauritius. Health protocols are implemented to ensure visitors’ and locals’ […]

Preliminary Critical Skills List Now Available

NEWS | PRELIMINARY CRITICAL SKILLS LIST NOW AVAILABLE

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has submitted its preliminary Critical Skills List to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for review.

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NEWS | SOUTH AFRICA MUST BE COGNISANT ATTRACTING SKILLS HAPPENS AGAINST BACKDROP OF GLOBAL DEMAND

While South Africa is seeking critically skilled individuals, recent reports have shown that the number of South Africans seeking opportunities abroad has increased significantly over the past five to ten years owing to concerns about South Africa’s low economic growth, independent immigration services provider Xpatweb director Marisa Jacobs tells Engineering News.

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NEWS | SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SKILLS

At a media briefing held on 26 November, the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Blade Nzimande, formally published the Government Gazette containing the highly anticipated 2020 National List of Occupations in High Demand (OIHD).

NEWS | MAURITIUS OFFERS NEW PREMIUM LONG-STAY VISA FOR FREE

On top of favorable personal tax rates and newly relaxed emigration requirements, the Mauritian Government has made moving to the country even more appealing with a new Premium Long-Stay Visa programme.

10-Year UAE Golden Visa At Hand For Foreign Nationals With Scarce Skills

NEWS | 10-YEAR UAE GOLDEN VISA AT HAND FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS WITH SCARCE SKILLS

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), spearheaded by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, have opened their Golden Card Permanent Residency Scheme to not just foreign investors, but also certain types of students and professionals.

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NEWS | UAE WIDENS 10-YEAR RESIDENCY ‘GOLDEN’ VISA ELIGIBILITY

The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system – which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state – to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others, the UAE’s vice president said on Sunday.