If you are South African you have probably heard many people say, “I wish I had a UK passport”. You may have even said so yourself. It all sounds wonderful and many people see the UK as a place where the grass is greener, and opportunities are many. It is fair to say that many […]
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Have you wondered if you will ever get on an international flight again? And if you do, how will the experience be different from before COVID-19 entered our lives? We take a look at the upcoming changes to international travel and how they will affect you and your loved ones overseas. It has been almost […]
The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has gripped news headlines as governments, multi-national corporations and the public have been affected by what reporters have called a ‘pandemic’. But how serious is this new virus, and should you change your travel plans to the United Kingdom in response? According to Australian media, the coronavirus is […]
Our pets are a part of our families, which is why so many pet owners in South Africa look into taking their cats and dogs with them to the United Kingdom (UK) when they emigrate. We’ve gone and done all the ‘dogsbody’ work, so you can sit back, relax and get informed. Rules for Pets […]
The United Kingdom (UK) is adopting an Australian-style points system to replace their current immigration approach now that the UK has left the European Union. Under the new points system, migrants will have to accumulate at least 70 points in order to be eligible for a visa. The new Immigration Bill will come into force […]
In the wake of Brexit and the United Kingdom’s (UK) new skills-based immigration system, South Africans will have increased access to UK work visas. According to Move Up, the new immigration system will see South Africans given access to work visas – in some cases with a path to permanent UK residence – based on […]
Long haul flights are inherently high-risk journeys, and not just because you’re travelling in a giant metal flying machine over 30,000 feet in the air. While flight attendants might evaluate how you’re dressed to see whether you may be a suitable candidate for an upgrade, or they might even eye your carry-on luggage to check […]
Travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) can be stressful if you’re not sure what to expect at the border. Brushing up on the rules around entering the region and what you can and can’t take in your luggage will ensure you avoid any high-risk encounters with UK border control agents. In this article we cover […]
If you’ve been weighing up your future in another country lately, it’s time to investigate how to pick the right immigration consultant to suit your needs – and your budget. Here’s our list of important attributes you should be looking for in the company or individual that will be helping you emigrate to the country […]
Moving to a brand new country you’ve never lived in before can be tough.From finding a new job to setting up and furnishing a new home, it’s difficult to know what you won’t be able to live without when you get to the UK, or what you’ll wish you brought over.While everybody is different, sometimes […]