Migration news
Birth certificate rules for foreign tourists to be scrapped
Foreign minors travelling with both parents, who have the same surname, will soon no longer have to present a birth...
Brexit FAQ
The word ‘Brexit’ is a cause of concern for many European Union (EU) nationals in the United Kingdom (UK). Some South...
Treasury proposes some relief for cash-flow pains with foreign income tax
By Amanda Visser National Treasury has proposed an administrative tweak to the amended foreign income tax exemption...
South African citizenship – stay informed
Often, South Africans unknowingly lose their citizenship when they take on another nationality without first applying...
How to vote abroad in the 2019 South African election
President Ramaphosa has proclaimed 8 May 2019 as the SA National Election Day. Voting abroad will take place earlier,...
Expat tax change from 1 March 2020: Treatment of taxation on foreign remuneration
At the moment there is a tax exemption in place for South Africans: If you are out of the country for 183 days or more...
What will Brexit and new UK immigration rules mean for South Africans?
Many South Africans are concerned about how Brexit will affect their chances to live and work in the United Kingdom...
More talk on the controversial change to the foreign income tax exemption
Several organisations and individuals that are affected by the amendment to the foreign income tax exemption for South...
How to apply for a smart ID card: Here is everything you need to know
One of the main reasons why the department is converting the ID system to smart ID cards, is to prevent fraud with ID...
How to vote abroad in the 2019 South African election
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared that voter registration for South African citizens living abroad...
DUAL CITIZENSHIP
The South African Citizenship Act (No 88 of 1995) came into operation in 1995. The ‘Act’ and its numerous amendments...
Are you looking for a job abroad? Watch out for those who want to deceive you!
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) recently published a report which indicates that South Africans are being...