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.
Spousal Permits / Visa's - Immigration To South Africa
Spousal permits / visa's for immigration to South Africa are issued in the case of a husband or wife of a South African citizen or permanent residency holder wishing to immigrate to South Africa.
As with most applications to the Department of Home Affairs; there are various documents that need completing and supporting evidence supplied. One of the main items is obviously the proof that the marriage is valid; this is achieved simply by submitting the marriage certificate as part of the application.
For foreigners who have been married for the less than 5 years they will need to apply under the temporary residency criteria. Once the marriage has been in place for 5 years then permanent residency can be applied for.
Spousal Permits - Permanent Residency
Foreigners who have been married for in excess of 5 years can apply for permanent residency as a spouse.
It should be noted that in many cases temporary will still be applied for, simply as the processing time for permanent residency can take 24 months and longer.
Same Sex Couples
Spousal permits are available for same “same sex couples” who have got married and the process is identical.
Spousal Permits - Can you work?
It is a huge advantage to hold a spousal permit when it comes to working or setting up a business as a foreigner married to a South African. It negates the need for work permits or business permits to be applied for and an endorsement to the spousal permit can be made once the correct documentation is provided.
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