South Africa visa information

Before you book your removal to South Africa, you need to make sure your residence and work visas are in place. To move permanently to South Africa and to get a visa, you will need to fall into one of the applicable groupings that the South African government has determined.

This information should not be considered emigration advice, and visa information can and does change. For professional advice and the most up-to-date information, we suggest you contact a qualified migration specialist or the South Africa Department of Home Affairs.

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Temporary residence permits

  • Business permits
  • Work permits
  • General work permits
  • Exceptional skills work permits
  • Intra-company transfer work permits
  • Corporate permits
  • Study permits
  • Exchange Permits
  • Retired person permits
  • Family permits
  • Medical treatment permits

Permanent residency (immigration)

In terms of granting Permanent Residency Permits, emphasis is placed on immigrants who are in a position to make a meaningful contribution to broadening the economic base of South Africa.

Direct residence permits

This category of permit is applicable to foreigners who have been residing in South Africa on the basis of their work permits for a minimum period of five years, their spouses and also to dependents of South African citizens/permanent residence permit holders.

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How are our appointments carried out

In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.

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Really accommodating and nothing was too much hassle

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Local company

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10/10

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Quote in line with expectation

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The guys who moved us were brilliant. Really accommodating and nothing was too much hassle.
They made the day much easier for us

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Amy James,

Absolutely top class from start to finish

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Thanks again for the understanding from today, it was painful but we got there.

I also wanted to say that the guys today were absolutely top class from start to finish, incredibly helpful and polite, nothing was too much bother and it helped make what was a really difficult and stressful day for us a hell of a lot easier. 

A real credit to the business, and if we move again we will 100% be using Britannia Goodwins thanks to those guys.

Thanks

Josh and Alicia                                                                                                                                               

Alicia Brough

Very friendly, jovial, nothing was too much trouble

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Quotes from a few companies  -  found on internet

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
8/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Timing was convenient

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very friendly, jovial,  nothing was too much trouble

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

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I was very satisfied with your service

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Everything went perfectly

Lynn Lowery

Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used you for a previous move.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

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10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Great service on a previous move

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10/10

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Super professional, very organised, worked really well as a team with great communication. Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Can’t think of anything

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Our move organiser was very patient throughout the early process. Worked quickly to make changes when our dates changed and communicated really well throughout.

Alison Eddie

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