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.
Tourist and Business Visas for South Africans Travelling to the UK
We are currently in the process of revamping our visa travel service and at this time can only process applications for corporates with bulk applicants and not individuals. We look forward to introducing our new service in the near future.
Intergate offers a bespoke UK tourist visa and UK business visa service that provides advice, compilation of the application, submission and return.
Since 3 March 2009, South African nationals have been required to have a visa to enter or transit the UK. Depending on the nature of the visit visitors will require either a tourist visa or business visa.
What is a visa?
Both the tourist and business visa are a secure sticker that is inserted into your passport – the visa sticker gives you permission to the enter and stay in the UK for a specified time period.
What types of visa are there?
There are many different types of visa which allow you to enter the UK (normally for up to 6 months) the type of visa you should apply for depends upon the nature of your visit and the length of your stay.
Applications can be made under the following categories:
General visitor visa (visiting family, friends or as a tourist)
Child visitor visa
Business visitor visa
Student visitor visa
Academic visitor visa (can remain up to 12 months)
Sports visitor visa
Entertainer visitor visa
Visiting for the purpose of getting married or entering into a civil partnership
Visiting for the purpose of seeking private medical treatment
Visitor in transit visa
How do I apply for my visa?
No need to contact embassies or search websites we will supply everything you need to get your application under-way.
We will forward you our UK visa questionnaire, which provides us with all the required information to complete, on your behalf, the online application form. In addition we will let you know about any supporting documentation you must take with you.
Do I have to go in person to submit my UK visa application?
Yes we are not able to do the submission on your behalf as all applicants for UK visas must submit it in person due to the bio-metrics that are carried out.
Do I have pick up the visa in person?
No – we will obtain the submission receipt, you are provided on submitting your UK visa application ,from you and pick up your visa on your behalf.
How long will it take?
In general a visa application takes about 5 – 15 working days but it should be remembered that timing and acceptance or rejection is at the discretion of the UK consulate or embassy. It is always good advice to apply well in advance.
How long will my visa be valid for?
Your visa will normally be valid for up to six months and you can enter the UK as many times as you want during this period. Your visa will be valid from the date you intend to travel.