News for people temporarily entering South Africa with vehicles registered abroad
From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will require that all vehicles that are registered abroad have…
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What every South African abroad needs to know about Home Affairs – practical advice for South Africans abroad
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans abroad, a visit to Home Affairs is something they hope to postpone…
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Taxation for South Africans abroad: When do you still have to declare taxes in South Africa?
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans living and working abroad, tax remains one of the most confusing administrative…
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RESTORING SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP: CLEARING UP THE PASSPORT MYTH AND UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
South Africa now allows certain former citizens to restore their citizenship following a Constitutional Court ruling. Learn about the reinstatement process and the legal requirement for South Africans to travel using a South African passport.
Recent developments surrounding the reinstatement of South African citizenship have generated significant public interest. The Department of Home Affairs has introduced an online portal designed to assist individuals who lost their citizenship under previous legislation to confirm and restore their status.
While this development is positive for many former South African citizens, it has also created widespread confusion about travel requirements for South African citizens. In particular many people now believe that South Africa has recently introduced a new rule requiring citizens to travel with a South African passport.
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New passport centres bring relief to South Africans in Canada
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans abroad, renewing a passport has long been a frustrating process – one…
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When does it make sense to keep a property in South Africa while living abroad?
By Sue-Ann de Wet When you emigrate, you often have to make big financial decisions – and one of the…
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Dual citizenship: What South Africans living abroad must know now
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans who are living abroad, emigration brings new opportunities, but also important decisions…
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Passport services for South Africans abroad: What has changed recently?
By Sue-Ann de Wet For thousands of South Africans who live abroad, a valid passport remains an essential link to…
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SARS increases enforcement on South Africans living outside the country
By Sue-Ann de Wet According to a recent article published by BusinessTech, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intensified…
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New online portal helps South Africans restore their citizenship
The South African Department of Home Affairs has taken an important step to launch a user-friendly digital portal that enables…
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