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South Africa’s Trusted Employer Scheme Enters Second Phase

Learn how South Africa's Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II works, including the new scorecards, benefits, eligibility and application process.

How Much Does It Cost to Study Medicine in South Africa?

Discover the true cost to study medicine in South Africa, including tuition, living expenses, medical aid and bursary options

Immigration Consultants: Myths vs Realities

Unpack the myths vs realities of immigration consulting and why this role role is essential when HR and global mobility teams form a strategy

Why Immigration Strategy Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All

Immigration isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how location, job role, and sector shape your tailored immigration strategy.

South Africa: Trusted Employer Scheme Announced

The South Africa Trusted Employer Scheme is a program proposed to improve the country's immigration processes. The program was established to provide employers with a streamlined and efficient immigration process, with the aim of making South Africa an attractive destination for foreign investment and talent.

Namibia Introduces New Digital Nomad Visa

Namibia has introduced its new Digital Nomad Visa! Namibia’s new Digital Nomad Visa will last for 6 months and proves an attractive alternative to the European alternatives that already exist. We are confident that the new visa will attract many members from our international audience to this incredible, beautiful, and adventurous country.

The Adjusted Critical Skills List in South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs has published an update to the Critical Skills List, effective 2 August 2022 (note that a version published on 1 August 2022 was missing page 20). Corrections and minor changes are included, as well as substantial and welcome changes in the medical field.

The South African Critical Skills Work Visa – Six Months Later

In August, it will be six months since the new Critical Skills List was introduced in South Africa. In this article, Senior Immigration Consultant, Hannah Mminele, discusses what has been learned so far, which changes require further clarification from the government and the impact of these changes on current and future submissions for the Critical Skills Visa.