If you haven’t already heard by now, formal emigration has been cancelled. Don’t panic, you don’t have to cancel any of your plans, this simply means that the concept of…
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Picture this…you are mingling at an expat braai and overhear a story about how one of the expats lost their South African citizenship after acquiring their new citizenship in the…
Many South Africans living abroad and in South Africa hear the term ‘financial emigration’ and are not quite sure what it means and are worried that if they financially emigrate…
A change in British nationality law means that thousands of South Africans, who were previously prevented from claiming British citizenship, are now able to. The change in the law affects…
Many South African expats who move abroad for work purposes may end up with permanent residency or even naturalise as citizens of their new country. What some South African’s don’t…
There have been several discussions, especially on South African expat forums, about financial emigration. The initial thoughts of most anyone considering this course of action is one of apprehension and…
This is the fair, and generally first, question people want an answer to when financial emigration comes up for discussion… The answer is no – short and sweet. Allow us be the myth busters because…
Believe it or not: the most common angst associated with emigrating from South Africa? Do I lose my South African citizenship? The short answer is NO! No you don’t and…
The first words recorded in the provisions of the South African constitution in 1996 talk about human dignity, equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. From a financial…
It makes little sense to leave your retirement annuities in South Africa when considering emigration. 1. Move your South African retirement annuities offshore It makes little sense to leave your…