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Why Emigrating To The Netherlands Is Attractive To South Africans

With various countries closing their borders since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Netherlands has emerged as one of the new frontrunners as a destination for emigrating South African to further their careers.

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10 Things You Need To Know About The New Critical Skills List

The new much anticipated Critical Skills list was published last week. Herewith a quick overview of the top 10 facts you need to know.

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The Long-Awaited Critical Skills List Finally Gazetted

Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs, has Gazetted the long-awaited new Critical Skills List, which had not been updated since 2014. This has been welcomed with open arms by corporations across South Africa, which may now fulfil the country’s objective of luring foreign professionals and sought-after critical skills.

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The South African Dream: From Residency To Citizenship

The Southern tip of Africa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Known for its diverse culture and breath-taking scenery, South Africa draws people from all over. However, the journey from being a foreign immigrant to becoming a South African citizen requires a bit of planning and dedication. For most hopeful applicants, this would […]

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Not Sure What Visa To Get For Mauritius? Here Are Some Options

Mauritius, a country that has implemented stringent lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic has now relaxed its regulations and announced the reopening of its borders from Tuesday 15th July 2021.

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Tips To Get Ready For Your UK Trip

Industry experts have lauded 2022 as the year of international travel. While there is nothing to substantiate this view, it has merit purely based on the frustrations encountered by some amid pandemic-fuelled lockdowns.

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Foreign Tax Practitioners With Merit Can Apply For A Critical Skill Visa

In March 2021, the new draft Critical Skills List (“CSL”) was published by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) for public comment before finalisation. While there is much speculation on last-minute changes to the list, the inclusion of tax professionals is one that is likely to remain.

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Residency Permits First On The Block When Home Affairs Opens Its Doors In January

Permanent Residency Permit (“PRP”) applications for South Africa have been on hold since March 2020, when the President declared the country to be in a national state of disaster. When the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) was forced to down tools, PRP applications quickly began piling up.

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South African President Appeals To Countries To Lift ‘Unjustified’ Travel Ban

On 28 November, a disappointed President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed South Africans following the UK Health Secretary’s decision to place the country back on their red list.

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Do I Qualify For Permanent Residency In South Africa?

The global trend of skills migration has resulted in numerous positions becoming vacant in South Africa. This means that foreigners with the desired skills are next in line to climb the company ladder, which makes residing in South Africa much more appealing.