Immigration Services
Our Immigration team assists international and South African companies with immigration requirements normally associated with the import of foreign skills.
The team consists of experienced lawyers at all levels from across our various practice areas that have specialist knowledge of the immigration laws of South Africa.
All of our immigration lawyers are trained and qualified in all aspects of employment law, which gives them the ability to offer a full corporate employee migration service involving all legal aspects in relation to recruitment, obtaining work authorisation, appointment, contracts, statutory compliance with local labour laws and dispute resolution.
Whether you wish to second an employee to a foreign entity, subsidiary or parent company or you need to import talent for a local business, our Corporate Immigration team offers tailor-made advice and assistance, at a fee appropriate to the complexity and scope of the instruction.
Our services include:
- Advising corporate applicants on the South African income tax and exchange control laws that are likely to affect them.
- Identifying tax exposures and advice on tax planning strategies.
- Assisting in drafting business plans into the registration of a business in terms of the Companies Act and registering the business with the South African Revenue Service. In the event that an investment of less than the prescribed amount is made in the South African economy, we assist in obtaining a waiver from the Director-General of the Department of Home Affairs to reduce the prescribed capital requirement.
- Advising on own business visas, issued to foreigners who intend to establish or invest in their own business in South Africa.
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Immigration Services
Our Immigration team assists international and South African companies with immigration requirements normally associated with the import of foreign skills.
The team consists of experienced lawyers at all levels from across our various practice areas that have specialist knowledge of the immigration laws of South Africa.
All of our immigration lawyers are trained and qualified in all aspects of employment law, which gives them the ability to offer a full corporate employee migration service involving all legal aspects in relation to recruitment, obtaining work authorisation, appointment, contracts, statutory compliance with local labour laws and dispute resolution.
Whether you wish to second an employee to a foreign entity, subsidiary or parent company or you need to import talent for a local business, our Corporate Immigration team offers tailor-made advice and assistance, at a fee appropriate to the complexity and scope of the instruction.
Our services include:
- Advising corporate applicants on the South African income tax and exchange control laws that are likely to affect them.
- Identifying tax exposures and advice on tax planning strategies.
- Assisting in drafting business plans into the registration of a business in terms of the Companies Act and registering the business with the South African Revenue Service. In the event that an investment of less than the prescribed amount is made in the South African economy, we assist in obtaining a waiver from the Director-General of the Department of Home Affairs to reduce the prescribed capital requirement.
- Advising on own business visas, issued to foreigners who intend to establish or invest in their own business in South Africa.
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Our Immigration team provides specialist legal advice and services around immigration in South Africa and Kenya.
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Immigration News
More newsCancel your flights: Foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications don’t need to leave South Africa just yet
A mere two days before the expiry of the previous temporary blanket extension that was granted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications, the DHA announced in a circular dated 29 March 2023 (March Circular) that a further blanket extension will be granted to long-term visa holders until 31 December 2023.
A victorious battle: Immigration and South Africa’s positive obligation to respect the right to family life
Section 32 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 (Act) provides that any illegal foreigner shall depart the country unless they are authorised by the Director General of the Department of Home Affairs (DG) to remain in South Africa pending their application for a status. Status for purposes of the Act means the status of the person as determined by the relevant visa or permanent residence permit granted to them in terms of the Act.
A sigh of relief for another 6-month extension of validity for foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications
With the upcoming deadline of 30 September 2022 looming, foreign nationals who are still waiting for the outcome of their pending visa and waiver applications have been left anxiously wondering whether the Department of Home Affairs (Department) would issue another extension of their current visa status in South Africa.