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2019/20 CRITICAL SKILLS SURVEY RESULTS
Xpatweb runs the annual critical skills survey among large multinationals and corporates in South Africa. The survey is the most prominent of its kind with the purpose of identifying pressure points concerning the shortage of critical skills experienced across industries. The survey has grown year on year and 2019/20 is no exception with record number of 178 companies, including JSE listed companies and large multinational groups across Africa, that have participated.

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SOUTH AFRICAN WORK VISA SPECIALISTS
LEADING WORK VISA SERVICE PROVIDER OFFERING A BESPOKE AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE TO CORPORATES AND PROFESSIONALS

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EXPATS RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has confirmed that expatriates who hold long term visa for South Africa may now travel back to the Republic, subject to motivation outlining the exceptional need to return is provided.

A formal application will be submitted to the DHA for adjudication, and of which a subsequent approval letter will be provided, should the DHA find your case compelling.

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COVID-19 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR SOUTH AFRICANS – HOME AFFAIRS APPROVAL PROCESS
The Department of Home Affairs confirmed on 23 May 2020 that international travel will be allowed for South Africans, who fall within various categories. This process requires Home Affairs approval before the international travel arrangements can be made.

Our comprehensive offering ensures you receive the necessary documentation and approvals on an urgent basis and you manage any risk and uncertainty of the process by using a trusted provider to facilitate the application.

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WORK VISA RISK IMPACT SURVEY: DHA REQUESTED MORE INPUT
Xpatweb recently launched a Work Visa Risk Impact Survey to determine the impact of COVID-19 within the Global Mobility sector in South Africa. The results were shared with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and South African Embassies abroad.

Subsequently, the DHA requested more input from South African Employers to enable them to optimally plan for all potential scenarios. We therefore kindly request you to please participate in the second phase of the Work Visa Risk Impact Survey below on “Complete Full Survey” that includes the requests from the DHA.

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COVID-19 | AFRICA PERMIT IMPACT SURVEY
Xpatweb recently held an Africa permits impact survey. The survey helped to establish a baseline on the critical issues experienced by business in key sectors with projects across Africa impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us in a webinar as we unpack the results and/or sign up to receive the full results.

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PREPARE TO RENEW YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN VISA
COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown in South Africa since midnight 26 March 2020, have restricted many foreign nationals from renewing their professional work- or short term visas and has moreover resulted in many visas expiring during this lockdown period. In light of existing state of affairs, and in an attempt to alleviate fears from foreign nationals within South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has made provisions for foreign nationals to apply for the renewal of their current- and/or expired visas once the lockdown has been lifted.

If you are uncertain on the processes and/or requirements pertaining to these renewal procedures, please do not panic – we have a dedicated team to provide support for both Companies and Professionals.

A special waiver request may be considered by the DHA where certain requirements cannot be fulfilled, and of which we have found the Department to be extremely approachable.

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COVID-19 NOTICE: NO IMPACT ON SERVICE DELIVERY
Kindly note that our services are mainly performed remotely and as such we do not foresee any immediate disruption to our ability to deliver on your service requirements. However, it is important to note that we will not be providing assistance with work permits for movement during the lockdown period.

Our services are visa related and we have a dedicated team on standby to effectively expedite any assistance you may require.

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THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN SOUTH AFRICA
PRACTICAL GUIDE ON SOUTH AFRICAN WORK PERMITS IN LATEST LEXISNEXIS EXPATRIATE TAX PUBLICATION

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INTEGRATED SERVICE SUITE
REMOVING BARRIERS CREATED BY SILOS AND DELIVERING FLEXIBLE
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Holistic Expatriation Solutions

General Work Visa

A General Work Visa may be issued to any foreign national who intends to take up employment in South Africa on the basis of a firm offer of employment. The amendment of the Immigration Act in 2014, saw the introduction of a Department of Labour Certificate process for those who wish to apply for a General Work Visa and this includes applications for renewals.

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Corporate Visa

A Corporate Visa is a temporary work authorisation granted not to a foreign employee, but to a corporate entity (e.g. a mine) to employ a pre-determined number of skilled/semi-skilled/unskilled workers. This visa enables a corporate applicant to employ a large number of foreign nationals for a specific period.

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Permanent Residency Permit

Law change to discontinue Permanent Residency is imminent. If you are interested in applying, now is the time. Applications for permanent residency in South Africa are considered in terms of Section 26 (Direct Residency Permits) and Section 27 (Residency-on-Other-Grounds Permits) of the Immigration Act 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002) and read with Regulation 33 of the Immigration Regulations.

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Africa Visas

We assist our clients to obtain work visas, business visas, transit visas, tourists visas, residence permits and study permits for Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola and Tanzania.

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Immigration Audit Service

Xpatweb offers a comprehensive Immigration Audit service that involves sending one of our Immigration Managers to your company’s premises. The process will include the auditing of all documents to ensure conformity with the prescribed immigration rules and procedures.

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Specialist Legal Services

We are able to approach a competent court for any relief sought by any person or entity in terms of the Immigration Act and/or to challenge law or various aspects of law.

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Holistic Business Solutions

TAXATION

Specialist tax attorneys and tax practitioners dealing with all aspects of South African and international tax and tax law.

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REMUNERATION

Optimal, tax-efficient remuneration strategies and employee benefit solutions favouring the flexible benefits model.

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ACCOUNTING

Holistic accounting solutions to optimally structure your accounts from the ground up including outsourced payroll.

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RECRUITMENT

Utilising an established corporate network to place candidates and source solutions for scarce skills through international search.

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LOCAL & GLOBAL WORK PERMIT

End-to-end expatriate solutions for corporates and professionals with a 100% work visa success rate and expedited delivery.

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FINANCIAL EMIGRATION

Turnkey approach to expatriate tax compliance including the formal process to note oneself as a non-resident for tax and exchange control purposes in South Africa.

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COMPANY SETUP & PROCUREMENT

Overseeing the launch of your African operations, including procuring items globally and company registration.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE SOLUTIONS

Ensuring a seamless, cost effective approach to cross-border transfers to help you safely navigate the complexities related to the international flow of money.

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“The critical skills visa could be a temporary answer to SA’s problem.”

Xpatweb Survey, Monday 17 February 2020

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I am so happy to see my visa in my hands with so much speed. My sincere thanks for the incredible service support your company gave towards my visa application. Ever since I started consulting your firm 5 years ago, I have been well served with great care.

Engineer at large Information Technology Company

My family and I have received the most excellent services from Xpatweb during the process of obtaining permits (Work permit, study permits, dependant permits and now permanent residents permit, including applying for IDs). We have been treated with patience, respect and diligence.

CEO at NPO

We have always received exceptional service from Xpatweb. Echoing the sentiments of my fellow colleagues that has interacted with you. Your portfolio of work is very difficult in general, however from a client’s perspective it’s extremely personal as well and to have your consultants to always be professional, always smiling, always helpful self has truly been a joy. Thank you for being so great, stay incomparable.

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Our Team

Marisa Jacobs
Director

Moeketsi Seboko
Immigration Manager

Lerato Mahupela
Immigration Specialist

Tasia Brummer
Immigration Specialist

Elizma Conradie
Administrative Assistant

Nombuso Buthelezi
Immigration Administrator

Alishia Strydom

Project Coordinator

Tarissa Wareley
Immigration Consultant

Na Li (Lina) 李娜

Immigration Consultant 中文移民顾问

Sisanda Mathebula

Immigration Assistant and Co-Ordinator

Zainab Bouziane

Immigration Consultant

Nkosikhona Nkala

Immigration Consultant