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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Accompanying Spouse | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I am married to a South African since 2005. I applied for an accompanying spouse visa and a work ... A: Considering that you are currently residing (and working) illegally in SA your case is very ... | |
| Moving to Cape Town - Study & Work | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have fallen in love with Cape Town over the years and we are planning to go there ... A: Hope the below helps 1. If my husband goes there to study a postgraduate and gets his visa through ... | |
| Query on dependents Visa | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am an Indian an I work in India. My husband is working in Johannesburg on a work permit. Please ... A: You woiuld need to apply for a dependants visa, this allows you to accompany your husband but not to ... | |
| 'Decent' salary in Pretoria | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: What would be a 'decent'salary in Pretoria for the post of a Communications Officer's with a foreign ... A: If this helps i read recently that 5% of South Africans earn in excess of R600,000 a year so maybe ... | |
| UK Graduate moving to cape town | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you last year with loads of questions about working in SA at the end of this year. This is ... A: Happy New Year to you and hope the below helps with your planning: 1. Unfortunately there is no way ... | |
| Sponsoring my Spouse | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a Canadian citizen and I have recently obtained a Business permit in Durban, South Africa. Now ... A: With regards to the issue of your spouse and child, they would need to obtain accompanying status to ... | |
| cost of living in joburg with family | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Can a family of 4, only one working, with 8yr old and 12 yr old survive in j'burg with 2,750USD? is ... A: Cost of living questions are always the hardest to answer as it is very much dependent's on a ... | |
| spousal visa for south africa | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am an Indian girl living in India and I have been married to an Indin boy presently working in ... A: In this case it is an application from your spouse that needs to be made - basically he applies for ... | |
| moving to cape town | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Myself, my husband and our 13 month old baby boy are considering moving to SA and we have a couple ... A: Question - After reading most of your replies to other posts I have the idea that the minimum amount ... | |
| Employment Opportunities for Non SA nationals in Capetown | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Greetings!!! I am working with a large Indian I company and have been offered a sales role in ... A: Dependants visas cannot be transferred to work permits - a work permit would need to be applied for ... | |
| Employment Opportunities for Non SA nationals in Capetown | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Greetings!!! I am working with a large Indian I company and have been offered a sales role in ... A: 1. If my Spouse desires to work in SA, on what Visa must she travel (I will be travelling on an ... | |
| work permit | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: my husband has been offered a job in joburg in advertising. i want to knw wats the procedure for a ... A: Sounds exciting and i wish you the best of luck with the move. There a number of options in terms ... | |
| Cost of living in ZA | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: As mentioned last time, while i will move to Johannesburg, I will be getting accomodation from my ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - too be honest this is not something i can really answer ... | |
| cost of living in Joburg | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am considering a move to Jo'burg from the USA but noticed a huge salary differential. The job I ... A: Sorry for the delay i am sort of on vacation but i hope the below helps you out: For tax visit the ... | |
| Question about Visas | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey there I was wondering if you could answer this for me, There is a Visa described here: ... A: This information looks as little out of date but you do qualify for what they call a spousal permit. ... | |
| moving to SA | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Myself and my wife are planning to move to South Africa. I have 2 questions: 1) What can be a ... A: What can be a reasonably good salary for survival of 2 person with only one working? Thats always a ... | |
| Visa Info | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I'll be soon moving to SA on Quota Work permit with my wife. I have 5+ years of Exp in IT so it is ... A: When i say an employed position i mean a salaried employee - basically taking a job with an ... | |
| Visa Info | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I'll be soon moving to SA on Quota Work permit with my wife. I have 5+ years of Exp in IT so it is ... A: In terms of the quota permit please be aware that the methodology of handling these has changed ... | |
| visa | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i am currently in staying in krugersdorp with my wife and child. my wife is a south african citizen ... A: Hope the below helps you out with the spousal visa for South Africa. Question One - you can apply ... | |
| Info living Cost in Cape Peninsula - 100000 Rand per year are enough? | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I will relocate in Cape Peninsula in 2010 and I'd like to know if a 8000 Rand monthly salary, is ... A: For sure that is worth you considering i think it is just case of doing the maths and checking out ... | |
| Property Sales | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am considering exchanging a property that I own in Spain for a apartment in Cape Town when it ... A: This is a very complex area of South African exchange control and you need to get some expert advice ... | |
| Info living Cost in Cape Peninsula - 100000 Rand per year are enough? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I will relocate in Cape Peninsula in 2010 and I'd like to know if a 8000 Rand monthly salary, is ... A: I am assuming you are immigrating to Cape Town on your own and have based the below on that. ... | |
| Holiday visit & Rand requirement | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Stuart. We are revisiting South Africa soon, after a 40 year gap!! Wonder how cost of ... A: What took you so long to visit our beautiful country again!!!!- anyway glad you are comong back and ... | |
| Work in Joberg | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My company asked me to relocate to Joberg for couple of years, my daughter is in 10'th standard and ... A: Lets start with schooling:- Below is some text i wrote for www.home-bru.com that i hope helps you ... | |
| My fiance needs a visa | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a S.African citizen currently working in Saudi Arabia.I will be getting married in November and ... A: I cant give you much guidance on the above except the below: Certain nationalities require travel ... | |
| Accompany Spouse Permit | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband is employed in South Africa and I am in the process of applying for "Accompany Spouse ... A: Your husbands quota work permit only allows for you to apply for an accompanying spouse permit, so ... | |
| Living expenses in Jo'burg | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have followed your answers regarding living expenses in SA that you have answered previously. But ... A: In rand terms your accommodation and living expenses are quite realistic. It obviously depends upon ... | |
| Relocating to South Africa from USA | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Greeting! I am currently a student working at a global company in New York. My boss asked me ... A: Sounds an exciting opportunity for you. 1. This may help in terms of what is the going salary rates ... | |
| "Accompanying Spouse Permit" | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband is employed in South Africa and I am in the process of applying for "Accompany Spouse ... A: Can you tell me what type of permit your husband is obtaining please. There is every chance you will ... | |
| tamporary residence | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: my name is Tnaya i from Ukraine. Now i in Cape Town and September 5 i will married with citizen of ... A: You need to apply for a spousal permit and then endorse this to enable you to work. You must note ... | |
| Relative's permit | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Relative's permit until 03 2011. My life partner is south african. I arrived in Pretoria in ... A: Sorry to hear of your woes in respect of your relatives permit – I am afraid to say this is an all ... | |
| Finding work in Durban | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a Brit desperately trying to find work in Durban so that I can relocate there. It has not been ... A: Can you send me through your CV, i will speak with www.job-search-south-africa.com. This company ... | |
| Finding work in Durban | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a Brit desperately trying to find work in Durban so that I can relocate there. It has not been ... A: The main issue about finding work in Durban, South Africa is what sort of South African permit or ... | |
| UK Graduate moving to Cape town | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a UK resident due to finish my Engineering Masters in 2010 and I am hoping to move to cape town ... A: You are more than welcome; I know this information on South African work permits can seem complex so ... | |
| UK Graduate moving to Cape town | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a UK resident due to finish my Engineering Masters in 2010 and I am hoping to move to cape town ... A: If you need anymore information about work permits etc for South Africa please do not hesitate to ... | |
| Cost of Living | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be relocated to SA(Johannesberg) for an year or so due to one assignment obligations. ... A: Congrats on your appointment for the one year i am sure you will enjoy yourself. Cost of living ... | |
| Needed Info abt Safety and Settling down in Jo'Burg | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been made an offer to move to Jo'Burg for an year. I am an IT professional. I have a few ... A: I'm afraid i cannot specifically answer your question number 2 as i do not know the area well ... | |
| Safety for girls | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am an Indian Citizen into IT consulting, recently i got an offer from my employer to work in cape ... A: Sounds exciting! For obvious reasons i am asked about crime in South Africa often and for sure SA ... | |
| Enquiry about single person's expenses | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have recently received an offer to work in Johannesburg for Six Months. Q1. Tax implications for ... A: Tax is not my hot point but i suggest you contact fiona@incompass.co.za for further information - ... | |
| Dependent visa/ work visa | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am an Indian working in India. I am married to a permanent resident from South Africa and will be ... A: Best of luck with your forth coming move! Below see the answers to your questions about spousal ... | |
| Offer to move to Johannesburg | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am an Irish Civil Engineer and have been offered a good job in Johannesburg but have some concerns ... A: Great question but some of it is quite hard to answer - hope the below helps but feel free to e-mail ... | |
| Living expenses | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a student right now and will come to bloemfontein (south africa) soon for my further studies. ... A: I msut start by saying that my knowledge of Bloemfontain is not intimate as i have only been there 5 ... | |
| Work in cape town | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a medical student, joining University of cape town for an undergraduate medical programme in ... A: I am assuming that you will obtain a study permit for the duration of your stay at the UCT in South ... | |
Stuart James
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Expertise
Immigration to South Africa Work Visa's Business Visa's Retired visa's Spousal and life partner visa's Company formation in South Africa Jobs in South Africa Property Purchase in South Africa Setting up a guesthouse in South Africa Relocation issues
Experience
Relocated to South Africa in 2002 from the UK and was a founding partner in the Intergate Immigration Group of companies. Providing a comprehensive relocation service for immigrants and returning South Africans. This includes all visas, permit, home search, relocation services, international tax and money matters. Have successfully helped thousands of families relocate.
Publications
Ezine author
Education/Credentials
Holder of Financial planning certificates 1,2 and 3 as well as two advanced planning certificates.
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