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Immigration to South Africa - South Africa permits and visa's - Relocation to South Africa
Immigrating to South Africa offers you the opportunity to live in one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a culture as diverse as the landscape, it is no surprise that South Africa is often referred to as a world in one country.
11 different languages are spoken with English commonplace; large immigrant populations from Germany, Belgium, Holland, France, The United Kingdom, America, India, Spain, Italy and the African continent are represented throughout South Africa.
South Africa appeals to those seeking a life style change, entrepreneurs, companies and lovers of the climate and culture. Offering excellent value for money, immigrants are always impressed how much their euro’s, pounds and dollars will buy.
Intergate Immigration
Intergate Immigration is at the fore front of providing immigration advice for those seeking immigration to South Africa. Our professional staff totals in excess of 40 and are qualified and equipped to provide prospective immigrants with help and advice in all matters pertaining to relocation to South Africa.
All of our clients benefit from a dedicated client manager and administration expert, together they will advise you on the best visa and permit options and compile your application for presentation to home affairs. A unique benefit of dealing with Intergate Immigration is our team of 6 registered immigration practitioners. Immigration practitioners are tested and registered with the Department of Home Affairs and take responsibility for the submission, monitoring and processing of your permit or visa application.
At Intergate we pride ourselves on our holistic service, moving countries is not as simple as obtaining the correct visa or permit. Our in house experts provide services that include:
Property, financial planning, medical insurance, banking, company structures, tax consulting, insurance, financing, job search and general relocation advice.
All to help ensure our clients obtain the maximum support throughout the immigration and settling in process.
Please note that all first consultations are free of charge.
To get specific advice on your immigration requirements you can either:
Obtaining a Visa or Permit for Immigration to South Africa
South Africa immigration is achieved through applying for any one of the temporary residency or permanent residency categories, which are offered by the department of home affairs and outlined in the Immigration Act.
Applications can be made under the following categories:
Business Permit / Visa
Immigration to South Africa under the business permit category is suitable for those seeking to run and ‘’own’’ a business in South Africa. South Africa is ranked very highly in terms of the ease of doing business worldwide and offers plenty of opportunity for the entrepreneur. Applications can be made for both temporary and permanent residency under this category.
More details on business permits are available here…
Work Permit / Visa
South Africa has implemented an immigration policy, in the provision of work permits, which focuses on skill shortages in the country. As a developing nation there are gaps in the employment market that need to be filled by foreign skills. These encompass many areas but particular sectors that stand out, which include besides others IT, engineering, finance and auditing. Applications would be for temporary residency in the first instance with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after a 5 years period. However, should the applicant be able to prove exceptional skills an application for permanent residence can be lodged right away.
More details on work permits are available here…
Spousal and Life Partner Permit / Visa
Spousal and life partner permits are issued to immigrants who are either married or in a permanent relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident. South Africa does not prejudice against unmarried couples or same sex couples and much the same rules apply in obtaining a life partner permit as a spousal permit. Holders of spousal or life partner permits are able to work in South Africa and do not have to apply for a work permit but a more simple endorsement when securing a job offer. For applicants who can prove the relationship is a minimum of 5 years duration can apply for both temporary and permanent residency, if the relationships is under 5 years only temporary can be applied for until the pivotal 5 year period is reached.
More details on spousal and life partner permits are available here……
Retired Permit / Visa
South Africa’s immigration rules for retirees are much friendlier than for many other possible destinations for your retirement years. Our constitution (widely acknowledged to be one of the most liberal in the world) does not discriminate between religious beliefs, sexual orientation or age. Therefore for those thinking of retiring to South Africa need not be concerned with age restrictions, the criteria mainly revolves around the fact that you ca afford to retire and support yourself in South Africa. Applications can be made for both temporary and permanent residency.
More details on retired permits are available here…
Corporate Clients
Corporate immigration needs are met by our dedicated team of corporate experts. Our corporate team work hand in hand with Personnel and Human Resource Departments in order to advise and facilitate on areas such as immigration permits and visa’s, company structures and set up, tax regimes, accountancy and recruitment.
More details on our corporate services are available here…
Other Permits and Visa's
More information on the other types of permits and visa’s can be found by using the below links:
We also offer the below services for people Immigrating to South Africa
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114 Hout Street c/o Buitengracht
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PH: +27 (0)21 424 2460
FX: +27 (0)21 424 2461
PH: +49 (0)40 226 112 9625 (from Germany)
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