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South Africa’s New Remote Work Visa and Points-Based System: A Game-Changer in Attracting Global Talent

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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 […]

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South Africa Immigration Update: Points-Based System and Remote Work Visa Introduced

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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

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Major Immigration Overhaul: Key Updates to the Points-Based System and Remote Work Visa

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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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Exploring different visa categories available to foreign spouses

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Mauritius is Very Attractive for South African and French Nationals

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New Remote Work Visa vs Section 11(2) Visitor’s Visa – What you need to know

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Newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber extends the blanket concession until 31 December 2024 and commits to more proactive communication

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Trusted Employer Scheme Visa Issued Within 24 Hours

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90 days after the launch of the Department of Home Affairs’ Trusted Employer Scheme, companies are taking stock. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, immigration service provider confirms that there has been a marked difference for companies enrolled as Trusted Employers, with their first visa submitted under the scheme issued within 24 hours. This is […]

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Round Two – Minister of the Department of Home Affairs Gazette New Immigration Regulations: A Closer Look at the Changes

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On the 20th of May 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi (“the Minister”), Gazetted a new set of Immigration Regulations. The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for comments. This led to the Minister formally withdrawing the regulations on […]

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