Uncertainty still looms about whether the concession for foreign nationals will be extended beyond 31 December 2024 to safeguard them from being erroneously declared undesirable while they await their visa application outcomes, but the good news is those affected can still travel abroad to visit loved ones this Festive Season and re-enter South Africa legally […]
Engineers and ICT professionals are the most in-demand skills that large corporates and multinational employers struggle to recruit for smooth business operations in South Africa, the latest Critical Skills Survey Report by Xpatweb shows.
Government departments responsible for updating the national Critical Skills List to attract highly skilled foreign professionals to South Africa, is working closely with business and the private sector to ensure an even further refined list which adequately reflects the country’s employment needs.
Following the release of the amended Immigration Regulations on 9 October 2024, the South African Department of Home Affairs has swiftly issued Directive No. 10 of 2024, providing much-needed clarity on the practical implementation of a new points-based system for work visas. For applicants navigating South Africa’s evolving immigration landscape, this directive offers crucial guidance, […]
On 9 October 2024, South Africa introduced its Third Amendment to the Immigration Regulations, modernising the system to attract global professionals. A key highlight is the new Remote Work Visa, allowing Digital Nomads to live in South Africa while remaining in the employ of foreign companies. This visa positions South Africa as the fourth African […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber on 9 October 2024 published new Immigration Regulations pertaining to the following – Points-Based System for Critical Skills and General Work Visa The Remote Work Visa Partial waiver for SAQA requirement Ministerial Directive for Port of Entry Visas
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Amos Schreiber, has continued his efforts towards imposing a system of lawful immigration and the elimination of disparities. The Department of Home Affairs has implemented numerous new directives and regulations to make this happen, which have been Gazetted on 09 October 2024.
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