Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) Extensions – Closed 15 February 2018

The final extension of ZEP applications provided by the Department of Home Affairs, closed on 15 February 2018. This extension allowed Zimbabweans who held the initial ZSP’s to submit any/all supportive documentation and outstanding payments pertaining to their extension applications.

South African Police Clearance Certificates now done via VFS centres in South Africa

It has been confirmed and tested that applicants are now able to perform their South African fingerprint checks via the South African Visa Facilitation Centre’s (VFS) biometric system. Accordingly, physical South African Police Clearance Certificates are no longer required nor accepted for an application submitted within South Africa.

Media statement on the extension of the closing date for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP)

The Department of Home Affairs has extended the closing date for payments and submission of supporting documents and biometrics for the new Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), until 15 February 2018. The cut-off date was initially 30 November 2017 and was extended to 31 January 2018 in the hope that all those who had applied online […]

How to Fill SA’s Immediate Skills Gap

A new report compiled by expatriate solutions provider Xpatweb, “Critical Skills Survey Results 2017”, confirms that local companies are hard pressed to find the right expertise to achieve their corporate goals.

Critical Skills Survey Results 2017

TV Interview: Moeketsi Seboko on eNCA Moneyline

On 31 August 2017, our very own Moeketsi Seboko appeared on the eNCA Moneyline news channel whereby he was interviewed on the release of the acclaimed White Paper on International Migration and what the proposed changes hold for the future of South Africa.

Significant Increase In Financial Emigration For South African Expatriates

Recent changes to the taxation of foreign income earned by South Africans living and working abroad permanently or on long term contracts have shone the light on financial emigration.

NEWSFLASH: CABINET RESHUFFLE – NEW MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS, MS AYANDA DLODLO

President Jacob Zuma announced early Tuesday morning, 17 October 2017 more changes to the current roles within the Cabinet.

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Expatriate Tax Exemption – National Treasury Announces “WIN-WIN”

National Treasury confirmed in Parliament today that the law change forcing South African expatriates to start paying tax will be proceeded with and take effect.

GETTING A WORK VISA FOR A FOREIGN SKILLED EMPLOYEE

Marisa Jacobs, director and head of immigration and mobility at Xpatweb, unpacks what’s required to obtain a work visa for a foreign skilled employee. In truth, it’s extremely easy if you know what you need and how to go about it, but near impossible if you are inexperienced and make school boy errors.