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From the desk of the CEO – July 2020

From the desk of the CEO – July 2020

This month, our CEO Andreas Krensel shares updates on Covid-19, our new Mozambique office and South African immigration.

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Letter from Our CEO – June 2020

Letter from Our CEO – June 2020

This month our CEO, Andreas Krensel, shares updates from our team and what we've achieved recently within the SA immigration landscape.

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Podcast: Issues affecting expats working in South Africa

Podcast: Issues affecting expats working in South Africa

​Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts...

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Foreigners in limbo about their visa status for South Africa

Foreigners in limbo about their visa status for South Africa

Hans Kroll shares updates on a directive from the SA government in March 2020 looking to revoke visas of foreigners living in SA.

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For the future traveler

For the future traveler

Read this article on the current impact of the lockdown in South Africa and advice for individuals looking to travel here in the near future.

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Important Updates for South Africa

Important Updates for South Africa

Andreas Krensel discusses updates around South African Spousal Visas and permanent residence and how they will affect foreign nationals.

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Recent Changes in Nigerian Immigration

Recent Changes in Nigerian Immigration

Read this article to catch up on 2020 Nigerian immigration updates and new visa options available to those looking to immigrate to Nigeria.

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Letter from Our CEO – February 2020

Letter from Our CEO – February 2020

I am humbled once again by the incredible team that surrounds me - each person is highly committed to delivering superior service and this year, just like the last, we hope to exceed your expectations! We had some significant changes in our Namibia team during the past two months. We kept the core team intact, but replaced the country manager. We already see significant service level improvements

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SA Reviewing Immigration Policies

SA Reviewing Immigration Policies

Read Andreas Krensel's insights into the planned review of South Africa's immigration policies.

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Choose a FIPSA-registered Practitioner

Choose a FIPSA-registered Practitioner

Andreas Krensel discusses the key reasons why you should choose a FIPSA-registered immigration practitioner to handle your immigration needs.

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DHA Eases Document Requirements for Foreign Minors

DHA Eases Document Requirements for Foreign Minors

In this article we explain the recent waiver signed by the Minister of Home Affairs, allowing foreign minors to enter South Africa without unabridged birth certificates and consent letters.

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How the DTIC is Making South Africa Attractive to Foreign Investment

How the DTIC is Making South Africa Attractive to Foreign Investment

Andreas Krensel details the ways the Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa is working on lowering barriers to entry for foreign investment into South Africa.  

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