Migration news
Column: Home Affairs Inquiries
Can foreign citizens apply for a smart ID card? Permanent residency permit holders (foreign citizens who have been...
Column: How to maintain your South African citizenship
Many South Africans unwittingly lose their South African citizenship when they apply for another citizenship abroad,...
Column: Obstacles when returning to South Africa
A survey among Worldwide readers yielded the following: In total, 35% indicated that they would only return to South...
Be aware of withholding tax rates on your foreign dividends
Most countries have a withholding tax on dividends that are taxed in the hand of the shareholder. In some instances,...
Expats – go through the tax resident checklist
South Africans living and working abroad should be very clear about their current tax status given the looming change...
Migration: Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground!
When people relocate to another country, they are extremely excited about the new possibilities and the fresh start,...
Think about emigration carefully
The purpose of this article is not to debate the merits of the decision. What is more important is to remind people...
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,...