You don’t need an unabridged birth certificate to travel anymore – if you do this
Travelling with minors is set to be easier as the details of South African parents will now appear on children’s passports.
Make sure all your documents are up-to-date when applying for a visa
In 2014 the Department of Home Affairs introduced various amendments of immigration laws but some experts say it did more harm than good. The new requirements have caused confusion and frustration for many families and the business sector alike.
Who Will Qualify for Critical Skills Work Permit? – From Winemakers to Payroll Managers
The starting point when bringing in a foreign specialist into your business is the Critical Skills List, which notes the professions where Home Affairs issues Work Permits due to areas where there are shortages of skills.
Delinking Citizenship and Permanent Residency
On 28 July 2017 the Department of Home Affairs released its anticipated White Paper on International Migration that provides a policy framework that will result in changes to our Immigration Legislation. The amendment process has commenced and is expected to be finalised in March 2019.
South African Expats – Is Your South African passport at risk?
There appears a remarkable amount of misinformation flying about between South African expatriates abroad on when you can legally lose your South African passport. Is there any truth in that as a South African living and working abroad, you cease South African citizenship and must hand in your South African passport?