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To encourage even more inward investment, the Portuguese government has created new categories for its popular Golden Resident Permit Programme (GRPP). The programme makes it easy for non-EU citizens to gain Portuguese (and EU) residency, and one day, full EU citizenship. Holding a Portuguese passport is particularly attractive to South Africans and this new category makes it more affordable than ever.

After the latest Australian immigration regulation changes were announced a few months ago, there has been a lot of confusion and speculation as to how one can apply for an Australian visa. Instead of leaving you to wonder, we’ve collected everything you need to know about these changes.

You may not know it yet, but you could be eligible for British citizenship. While most people are aware of the usual routes to citizenship, such as naturalisation following a period of residence in the UK and citizenship by descent from a parent born in the UK, many aren’t aware that there are other, more obscure ways in which one can claim British citizenship.

Moving to the UK for a two-year working holiday has been a popular rite of passage for thousands of Aussies for years. The Tier 5 working holiday visa enables travellers under the age of 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years and it’s a fantastic way to see the world.

South Africans working abroad are already reeling at the proposed repeal of the foreign employment income tax exemption, which was recently promulgated and is currently awaiting public comment. That’s not all though, the government has recently introduced a White Paper containing a further proposal that will have a dramatic impact on South African expats who are working abroad.

The way in which you apply for a visa that allows you to visit the UK for business or travel has changed in recent years. There are now no longer discreet categories for business travellers and holiday makers. If you’re planning on visiting the UK, here are a few things you should know about the Standard Visitor visa.

We all now know that the UK government has become concerned that the work force is not putting enough money aside to cover their financial requirements for later life and retirement. Pension auto enrolment is now firmly underway. We are often asked if it applies to contractors, and if it doesn’t, should one simply ignore saving for a pension?

The minimum income threshold required by the UK spouse visa is difficult to meet. After thousands of heart-wrenching stories of families being torn apart the Supreme Court acknowledged that the rules need amending. It has just been announced that these changes will come into effect on 10 August 2017. Find out what this means for you and your family.

If you are a qualified South African engineer, Australia is looking for people with your skills. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced engineer, you are probably eligible for one of two types of visas - the Skilled Recognised Graduate visa or the Skilled Independent visa.

Many people staying in the UK have pondered whether they should stay on their indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or convert their status to full British Citizenship. Here are the key things you should consider if you’re trying to decide what to do.