Everything South Africans need to know when they migrate to these 3 countries
Deciding on moving to another country isn t a choice you make overnight.
While South Africa offers vast travel options and has some of the most welcoming people, many South Africans migrate to other countries for better opportunities and travel options.
Here are three countries popular within the South African market:
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Sam Hopwood, Australia and Oceania Region Director at Sable International, said Australia offered open spaces, beaches and mountain ranges, perfect for South Africans who crave the outdoors lifestyle.
That, coupled with their education system, economy and job market, provide many opportunities for people migrating permanently. To qualify, South Africans will need to be sponsored by an employer in Australia and work in an occupation relating to critical skills on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).
3 destinations South Africans can emigrate to that offer plenty of travel options
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Deciding to emigrate isn t an easy choice. There are many factors that one has to consider before they pack their bags and leave.
Of course, while South Africa offers some of the best tourist attractions in the world, many destinations offer great living benefits and travel options.
Experts at Sable International shared three destinations that South Africans should consider if they are thinking of emigrating.
These include:
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The UK, which is home to Stonehenge and the Tower of London, offers top class schools and universities and excellent state-sponsored healthcare.
Australia to simplify processes for these four visa types from July
In the next 3 months Australia will be simplifying several of its visa categories which lead to permanent residence.
Australia offers numerous routes to permanent residency, with skilled and sponsored visas being some of the more popular ones for many migrants seeking to live in the Land Down Under.
Businesslive reports a surge in the number of South Africans inquiring about emigration since the onset of COVID-19. Doctors, lawyers, farmers, engineers and entrepreneurs are reportedly among those seeking improved employment and lifestyle options outside of South Africa.
Australia visa changes coming in July
New Australian visa changes coming in July – what South Africans should know
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A simplified Australian Business Innovation and Investment Programme will halve the number of streams and provide clearer routes to permanent Australian residency for all applicants, says Sam Hopwood, Australian migration agent for
Hopwood said that from 1 July 2021, the Australian Business Innovation and Investment Programme will consist of just four streams: Business Innovation, Entrepreneur, Investor and Significant Investor.
This is down from the nine streams that have been available since the Premium Investor stream was launched in 2015.
Australia already holds a place as one of the top 10 citizenship-by-investment countries in the world. The refinement of the remaining streams aims to encourage further investment and make it easier for investors to remain in the country, he said.
How to apply for an Australian partner visa – and how much it costs
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If you’re a South African in a relationship with an Australian citizen or with a South African who is a permanent resident in Australia, here’s everything you need to know about getting a partner visa.
Australian partner visas provide a way for those in serious, committed relationships with either an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, to join their partners in Australia, said Sam Hopwood, director: Australia and Oceania region, Sable International.
What are the different routes for Australian partner visas?