The UK Elderly Dependent Visa offers the opportunity for a UK sponsor to bring an elderly dependent to the UK. One of the biggest concerns for expats is whether their parents will be able to join them in the UK. This is, of course, an understandable concern, as it is often difficult for parents and/or..
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Elderly Dependent Visa – bringing your parents or grandparents to the UK
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South African med students in Cuba “embarrassing” the country
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South African medical students on government bursaries in Cuba are spending more time preaching and praying than actual studying, and the Cubans are not impressed. KZN’s MEC for health, Sibongiseni Dhlomo, is having a bit of a tough time explaining to the Cuban government why our students are preaching and praying instead of studying. Dhlomo..
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Expats: Customs Requirements For Entry To America
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Household goods and other personal belongings owned and used for at least one year may be taken into America duty free. A complete list of items and valuations is necessary. Items must remain in your possession for at least one year after your arrival in America. Disposing of them in any way during the first..
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A SAFFA AND THE U.K WEATHER
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This story I dedicate to all the Saffas still coming to the U.K. Die Weer in die plek will be your no 1 topic of discussion, ok, listen nou ne!! julle moet sommer nou al verstaan voor jy op daai plane klim, die weer hier is nie soos in SA nie, this place can freeze..
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Are you flying to the UK? Check out these tips on customs and more
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The consultants often receive desperate pleas for help from South Africans who are refused entry to the United Kingdom at the Port of Entry. Help at this stage, is, unfortunately, often too late. Our consultants have compiled some tips for persons travelling to the UK from South Africa. Pre-departure tips for flying to the UK..
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Saffa event: Braai and lewaai, UK: Birmingham
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EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date 03-Sep-2017 17:00 Location The Spotted Dick 104 Warwick St, Birmingham B12 0NH, UK Come join another lekker get-together: meet new people, kuier, braai and kak praat. Meet from 5pm onwards – we’ll light the fire shortly after 5:30 pm. Bring your own meat, utensils and plates. There is a..
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REVEALED: The five things people miss most when living abroad
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WE can all be forgiven moments of retrospection, maybe even doubt, after we have made the decision to shift our lives overseas. Whether you are missing family, missing friends, or yearning for some Heinz Baked Beans, there are bound to be things you miss about life back home. But what are the things most commonly..
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Expat tax could be ‘final straw’ for South Africans
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For some, the additional tax burden may be so significant that they won’t have any choice but to emigrate. There is a significant risk that multinationals and young, mobile South African tax residents could move to tax-friendly jurisdictions should the foreign employment income exemption be repealed as proposed, experts have warned. “We will raise in..
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5 reasons why America is a great place to call home
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Despite some media bashing, America is still considered one of the best places to emigrate to. Here’s why. 1. The standard of living is pretty high – even if you’re not a big earner People are looked after in the States. Food and clean water are available to everyone, which is more than can be..
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Bring and Braai – Bournemouth for all expats in UK
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DATE: Saturday 13 May 2017 TIME: 16:00 VENUE: Boscombe Pier to the right, down the slip. TICKETS: free Bring your own meat, drinks, charcoal etc. We have one large drum for the braai however depending on how many come, it may be easier if another one is brought down. So let us know numbers… we..
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