One of the biggest factors influencing a decision to move to the United Kingdom is money. Can you afford to make the move? And will you be able to afford the lifestyle you want once you have settled there? We’ve compiled a list of the expenses you are likely to incur on your journey to […]
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced Thursday that they will be visiting South Africa, Angola, Malawi and Botswana later this year. Harry has spent a lot of time in Africa over the years doing volunteer work, playing polo and representing the Crown on official state visits – he even took Meghan on a romantic […]
If you’re planning a visit to the United Kingdom and seeking guidance around the best places to see and the best things to do, look no further. In no particular order, we’ve compiled our top 30 UK bucket list ideas. 1. Do a Walking Tour of Oxford Mired in hundreds of years of history and […]
United Kingdom (UK) visa processing times have become unpredictable thanks to the uncovering of a system algorithm that could be unfairly discriminating against visa applicants. The uncertainty has left many South African applicants on edge as they face even greater ambiguity around their eligibility for settlement visas. “The UK immigration process is like a board […]
The United Kingdom has been a top immigration destination for South Africans for decades. While our intertwined cultures and histories make it one of the easiest countries to settle in, it’s the country’s rich natural beauty, relatively stable politics and the power of the pound that remain the popular drawcards. Here are 11 great reasons […]
South Africans living overseas may find themselves at the mercy of the National Treasury come 1 March 2020 when the South African Revenue Service (SARS) plans to appropriate up to 45% of SA expat earnings over R1 million via new tax laws. Chris Hanley, a director at financial services company The Aliwal Road Group, said […]
Whether you’re sending a family member over or planning to immigrate yourself, one of the biggest challenges of moving to the United Kingdom is finding a job before your savings run dry. Many South Africans have experienced the stress of moving to the UK and unexpectedly having to wait, sometimes up to six months, to […]
Unemployment in the UK has hit its lowest levels since the 1970s, while wages are surging thanks to the decline in immigration in the wake of ongoing Brexit negotiations. According to official statistics released today by The Office for National Statistics (ONS), average wages are rising at the fastest rate in a decade and employment […]
Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, turned down an opportunity to broach the need to renegotiate tourist visas for South Africans visiting the United Kingdom (UK). At today’s gathering of South African trade leaders, Wesgro delegates and representatives of the British government to discuss the UK’s ongoing Brexit negotiations, Minister Davies made it clear […]
Welcome relief for travellers to the UK. The UK government has announced new border control and visa measures to promote an open and competitive UK after Brexit on 29 March. At the Spring Statement it was announced that from June 2019, citizens of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea will be […]