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Andrew Stegmann
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Secure Your Family Through Acquiring Permanent Residence in Cyprus, an EU Member State, in Just 2 Months

Now more than ever, families are seeking to diversify their interests ensuring they have a plan B. The Cyprus PR program is highly attractive, through a secure real estate investment of €300,000 three generations can obtain PR permits which are valid forever. In fact Cyprus is the only European country which offers ‘permanent’ residence as there is no requirement to renew the permit. The process can be arranged remotely and we can even arrange virtual tours of the available properties, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home, as well as conference calls to answer any questions you may have.

Investment Offer: December 2020 to January 2021

An enchanting community of stylish residences in a desirable location

Family-oriented projects Domus and The Grove enjoy a privileged location in an exclusive and quiet neighborhood.

Brand new key-ready properties.

To learn more about how Relocation Africa’s Immigration division can assist you with Cyprus residency, email us via immigration@relocationafrica.com or call us on +27 21 763 4240. To view our outbound immigration brochures, click here.

 

For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

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Here’s How Many South Africans Have Moved to Australia Over the Last Year

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has published its migration data for the 2019/2020 year, detailing how many South African migrants have arrived in the country over the last year.

The department said that emigration was significantly impacted by Covid-19, which disrupted supporting services such as English Language testing, biometrics and health and character checking.

As a result, overall migration program lodgements dropped by 12.3% from 198,710 in 2018/19 to 174,170 in 2019/20.

The largest source citizenship countries of migrants in 2019/20 were:

  • India: 25,698 places
  • China: 18,587 places
  • United Kingdom: 10,681 places
  • Philippines: 8,965 places
  • Vietnam: 5,398 places
  • Nepal: 5,048 places
  • New Zealand: 4,997 places
  • Pakistan: 4,136 places
  • South Africa: 3,743 places
  • United States of America: 3,301 places

How South Africans are getting to Australia

There are four streams in Australia’s migration program:

  • The Skill stream is designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia.
  • The Family stream is predominantly made up of Partner category visas, enabling Australian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to citizenship.
  • The Special Eligibility stream covers visas for those in special circumstances that do not fit into the other streams. This can include permanent residents returning to the country after a period away.
  • The Child stream is demand-driven and does not have a ceiling.

The department’s data shows that the majority of South African migrants entered on a skilled visa (3,260), with a smaller number entering on family (427) and child visas (56).

This is a slight decrease from prior years with 3,861 migrants reported in 2018/2019 and 4,235 migrants reported 2017/2018.

While this decrease can partly be attributed to Covid-19 and restrictions on movement and travel, it is clear that Australia’s stricter visa requirements and other factors have also had an impact on potential South African migrants.

In 2010/2011, over 8,612 South African migrants were reported as part of the program – over twice as many than what was recorded in 2019/2020. The change has seen South Africa slip from fifth to eight in Australis’s ranking for migrant countries.

Relocation Africa is able to assist with Outbound Services for South Africans looking to move to Australia. For more information about our Australian emigration services, contact immigration@relocationafrica.com, visit our Outbound page here, and view our Outbound brochure here.

 

For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

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RelocateGuru’s Top 10 Podcasts for Expats

Moving and living in a different place from the one you grew up with can be hard and you can feel very alone away from family and friends. Or if you are contemplating relocating or have moved ages ago but still have boxes left unpacked, you might not know where to even begin looking for the right help from someone who has been in your footsteps.

Hearing stories and advice from those who have been there, done that and lost the T-shirt somewhere on the last move, is a great way to help you through the challenges moving home can bring. In the past this would have been through meeting people at an expat networking event, but today you can get expert advice before you pack your first box, from one of the many podcasts that are available. But with so many to choose from how do you find the ones that you can really connect with?

Whether you listen to them while drinking your morning coffee, on the school run/commute or walking the dog, here are some of best podcasts RelocateGuru found for you to enjoy.

1. Expat Happy Hour:

Solutions orientated coach and intercultural strategist Sundae Bean, shares practical solutions to help you adapt and succeed, find your true purpose and stay connected to those who mean the most. If you are feeling a ‘little lost’ this is an excellent place to start.

https://www.sundaebean.com/expat-happy-hour/

2. Tandem Nomads:

Amel Derragui hosts this weekly podcast sharing entrepreneurial tips and advice to turn expat career challenges into successful portable careers, so you can create your own sources of revenue and purpose. If you were thinking about starting a business I would highly recommend listening to this podcast.

https://tandemnomads.com/podcast/

3. ReloTalk:

With plenty experience as both a relocation agent and client Lindy Chapman hosts conversations with industry professionals and inspirational expats showing both sides to help inspire you in your nomadic life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relotalk/id1540181688

4. Two Fat Expats:

With over 20 years of expat life experience Kirsty Rice and Nikki Moffit answer all those awkward questions you don’t want ask your relocation agent, from “are you a bad parent for making your child move counties?” to “would you suggest an expat prenup?” and much more.

https://www.twofatexpats.com

5. Diesel & Clooney Unpack the World:

Global friends Jerry Jones & Chris O’Shaughnessy join forces to share a comedic and thought-provoking journey around the world helping to unpack the wonderful tapestry of different cultures sharing stories and fun.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diesel-and-clooney-unpack-the-world/id1536225148

6. Mindful Expat:

Dana Nelson PhD presents her weekly podcast focusing on improving your emotional wellbeing and resilience for living abroad with insights and expert interviews on topics related to mindfulness, self-compassion, self-care and personal growth.

http://www.dananelsoncounseling.com/mindful-expat-podcast/

7. The Expat Career & Lifestyle:

Dominicka Miernik hosts her monthly podcast sharing a mix inspirational stories from expat entrepreneurs and tips for starting your business or changing your career abroad.

https://dmcoaching.eu/podcast/

8. A Culture Story:

Megan Norton grew up moving around the world, shares cross-cultural conversations with her guests’ stories about their cross cultural experiences, which can be messy, embarrassing, funny but always honest. This aims to broaden our understanding and see different perspectives. Because when we listen and understand each others stories we can connect in a much deeper way. https://adultthirdculturekid.com

9. The Thriving Abroad Podcast:

Louise Wiles shares practical tips and advice for expats with interviews with expats and relocation experts sharing their insights and lessons to help make your transition easier.

https://www.thrivingabroad.com/expat-podcast/

10. Ben There:

Growing up abroad Ben Voegele knows the struggles of feeling from everywhere and nowhere and with his webcast aims to share the deep conversations and tell the life stories of how living abroad has impacted the lives of his guests. The goal is to unite and appreciate diversity of all kinds. https://benthere.org or watch on YouTube here.

 

For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

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Andrew Stegmann
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Love + Relo Africa Week Webinar: HR Mobility Topics

Our MD, Rene Stegmann, recenttly participated in the Love + Relo Africa Week webinar, which centered around HR Mobility Topics.

The webinar was co-hosted by Ben Cross and Ben Sookia, and featured Candice Watson, Group Executive HR at AECI.

To watch the recording, click here.

For information as to how Relocation Africa can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, Remuneration, and Expat Tax needs, email info@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.

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