July 9, 2026
Immigration Directive 10 of 2026: Medical Report Waiver for Temporary Residence Visa and Permanent Residence ApplicationsImmigration Directive 10 of 2026, signed by Minister Dr L.A. Schreiber on 8 July 2026, waives the requirement to submit a medical report for temporary residence
July 5, 2026
SARS Traveller DeclarationFrom 1 July 2026, every traveller entering or departing South Africa must submit a digital declaration through the SATMS system before departure. This guide covers the full submission process, declaration thresholds, penalties, channel routing, and the specific implications for
June 27, 2026
Moving to South Africa as a ForeignerMoving to South Africa legally requires a temporary residence permit matched to your qualifying situation. There is no single "moving visa". The correct permit depends on why you are relocating: work, a skill on the
June 25, 2026
Best Places to Retire in South Africa: And How to Get the Visa to Stay The best places to retire in South Africa are concentrated in the Western Cape and Garden Route. Hermanus, George, Wilderness, and Mossel Bay lead consistently on
June 24, 2026
South Africa Retirement Visa vs Financial Independence Permit: Which One Is Right for You?South Africa offers two passive-residence routes for financially independent foreigners: the Section 20 Retirement Visa (temporary, income-based) and the Section 26B/27(f) Financial Independence Permit (permanent, net worth-based). They
April 7, 2026
How to Be Together in South Africa When Your Partner Is a Foreign National (2026 Legal Guide)Being in a relationship across borders sounds romantic—until immigration law enters the picture.Then it becomes practical. Urgent. Sometimes overwhelming.One minute you’re planning weekends in Cape
April 1, 2026
Switching from Study Visa to Work Visa in South Africa (2026 Guide)If you’re studying in South Africa — whether you’re in Stellenbosch, Joburg, or somewhere quieter like Bloemfontein — there’s a moment that hits most international students.Final year. CV updated. Reality
March 31, 2026
Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026If you’re a foreign national currently in South Africa with a pending visa, waiver, or appeal application, Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026 directly affects you.This directive determines:whether you are legally allowed to staywhether you can
March 27, 2026
Opening a Business in South Africa as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)Opening a business in South Africa as a foreigner is legally straightforward on paper—but operationally layered. You’re not just registering a company. You’re navigating immigration approval, tax integration, banking compliance, and
March 27, 2026
Can a Foreigner Start a Small Business in South Africa? (What Actually Works in Practice)At a surface level, the answer is simple:Yes — a foreigner can start a business in South Africa.But once you move beyond that headline, things get more
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