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Intergate Immigration Service has an expert team of immigration consultants and certified Home Affairs practitioners. The team has the latest knowledge on immigration legislation and has well established researched information on expected relocation procedures and changes.

Foreign Exchange

Exchanging money can be a daunting experience. Our well-informed experts can save you avoidable charges. Incompass Financial Solutions will guide you through the exchange process. The experts will advise you on the best solutions, whether it is a lump sum of money or a staggered monthly transaction.

Property

SA Homebuyers has been established with the aim of providing a sophisticated property buyers service. Acting as an independent property consultant, the service provides an unashamed bias towards protecting the buyers interest and assists in securing you the right property, in the right area and at the best price.

Tax

Seeking tax advice is never high up on anyone's shopping list, however the perception that tax advice is a necessary evil is not always correct. Yes it is true that tax advice helps you to comply with legislation and ensures compliance but it can also offer the opportunity to structure your affairs in the most tax advantageous fashion.

Insurance

Whether it is house and home, car insurance, medical aid or commercial cover, Incompass Insurance offers a free and independent assessment on your specific insurance needs. Furthermore, Incompass Insurance is one of the biggest guest house insurance brokers in South Africa.

Banking

Opening up an appropriate bank account in South Africa often proves more difficult than you may think. We are able to provide our clients with advice on local banking, cash accounts for lump sums and Swiss banking.
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Immigration South Africa

If you are considering immigration to South Africa look no further than the South African immigration experts – Intergate Immigration.

No doubt you will have many different questions about your prospective immigration to South Africa and you can be assured that our philosophy of treating every enquiry as if you were a client already means you can rely on us for sound advice, expert knowledge and thorough implementation.

Below are some of the more frequent questions we receive and if you seek a more personal response feel to use the contact box above.

Some people say visa and others permits what is the correct terminology?

The immigration rules of South Africa set out both permits and visas. Generally speaking permits are for temporary or permanent residency whereas a visa is more for a short travel period or business visit.

In every day use it is common for many people to simply use the terminology visa.

I am want to know if I am eligible for immigration to South Africa, how do I go about it?

There are a number of options to assess your eligibility. As South Africa does not operate a points based system it is essential to seek the advice of one of our advisors. You can do this either by;


All contact details are at the top of page.

Assessing your eligibility for immigration to South Africa is done by our team on a no fee basis and there is no obligation from your side.

What visa options are available for immigration to South Africa?

There are an number of visa / permits options options available for a full listing and description visit our South African visa section.

Where should the application for my South African visa be made?

Application for immigration to South Africa can be made at South African consulates around the world or at a Department of Home Affairs in South African. The final decision is made taking into account your personal circumstances, the type visa or permit applied for and the presence of Home Affairs in your country of abode.

What is the Department of Home Affairs website?

The Department of Home Affairs website is www.home-affairs.gov.za

Do I have to use an immigration company to make my application for immigration to South Africa?

It is not a requirement that you utilise the services of an immigration practitioner for visa applications, although using one will greatly enhance the chance of a successful outcome. An immigration practitioner will guide you through all the available options, access your eligibility, compile your application and submit and monitor it at the appropriate department of home affairs or consulate / embassy.

Be sure to check the immigration companies credentials, there are unfortunately a lot of ''so called experts'' that are little more than one man outfits with no registered practitioners employed.

You should check the number of immigration practitioners they have in their company and view their certificates. Make sure they are a registered company with a commercial address. If you ask for a copy of their company registration papers it will show you when they were formed and where they are situated.

How much would I expect to pay an immigration company?

This can vary according to the type of the permit or visa you require. A simple study permit should be in the region of R2,000 to R3,000 whereas as more comprehensive business permit that includes business plans, company set ups and CA certificates would be in the region of R25,000.

My wife and I are considering immigration to South Africa as retirees what sort of things should we be considering?

Apart from the actual retirement permit, immigrants seeking retirement in South Africa should consider:
  • Their tax situation – South Africa could be described as tax friendly to retired people. It offers a very low Capital Gains tax rate of 10% and does not levy tax on overseas pensions. This impact of this can be a substantially higher income for those who correctly deal with residency issues. You can learn more about taxation in our taxation section.
  • Medical Insurance – if immigrating to South Africa medical insurance is an absolute must, you can learn more about the various options in our insurance section.
  • Where you are going to live – South Africa offers the immigrant a wonderful of property. options that range from luxurious retirement villages through to apartments and sea front houses. Buying property in South Africa can be a trying process and anyone considering house purchase should consider using the services of a professional buyers consultant. Please see our property section for more details.

I wish to return to South Africa with my foreign partner but we are not married, what type of visa would this be and can they work?

South Africa's immigration rules do not prejudice unmarried couples as long as you are in a life long relationship. The correct visa for your partner to apply for (for immigration to South Africa and to be able to work) would be a life partner permit. Once your partner has secured a job offer they can obtain an endorsement that allows them to work, negating some of the more formal requirements under a work permit. More information can be found in our life partners section.

What is a quote work permit?

A quota work permit is a permit that provides for foreigners who possess certain skills that are not freely available in South Africa. You can can access the latest quota list here.

We continue to add questions to our Immigration South Africa section so if there is something you do not see answered above  please feel free to e-mail us using the contact section at the top of the page.


  
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