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Xpatweb provides specialised solutions across all areas of international mobility, including visa, tax, and compliance support, delivering holistic assistance to businesses and professionals operating across borders. Thus creating a roadmap and protocol on our service delivery approach, ensuring we commit to addressing any past provider challenges you may have experienced.

South Africa's visa system is undergoing a significant digital shift. More than 203,000 applications have already been p...
09/10/2026

South Africa's visa system is undergoing a significant digital shift.

More than 203,000 applications have already been processed through the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), while over 5,700 fraudulent applications have been identified using machine learning, biometric verification, and automated risk analysis.

Speaking at the Xpatweb Global Mobility Conference, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber explains why the ETA goes beyond simply digitising an existing visa process. This platform is being developed as the foundation for a broader digital immigration system, with visitor visa extensions already introduced and additional visa categories, including Study Visas, planned for expansion.

Could this signal a very different future for South Africa's visa system?

Watch Minister Schreiber's keynote address on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4jdYHNb

09/10/2026

No booking. No documents required. And an application that can take just minutes.

Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Leon Schreiber explains how the banking partnership is changing the Smart ID application experience, particularly for South Africans who previously had to travel significant distances to access Home Affairs services.

Could this change your experience of Home Affairs?

Watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4i8szJL

The Minister of Home Affairs has signed a waiver of the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa...
09/10/2026

The Minister of Home Affairs has signed a waiver of the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa renewal applications at least 60 days before their current visa expires, a precondition that has been described as a significant practical stumbling block for visa applicants.

According to Jaco Brits (Head of Immigration), the Xpatweb Team has seen a significant influx of visa refusals where the 60-day requirement was the sole reason for the rejection. This created an additional backlog in Appeal applications, with hundreds of applicants and their families affected.

The latest development is particularly significant because the waiver will apply retrospectively, including to qualifying applications that are currently under Appeal. The Department indicated that the negative decision on affected Appeal applications will be overturned, allowing the underlying visa applications to be processed and issued accordingly.

Once the relevant Appeal applications have been overturned, the applications of affected accompanying family members can also be resolved.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4zJakRt

Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Manfred Barnard (Senior Immigration Consultant) attended the SA-German ...
07/10/2026

Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Manfred Barnard (Senior Immigration Consultant) attended the SA-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry - AHK Südliches Afrika Member Luncheon in honour of Oliver Rentschler, who is the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.

The event provided members with an opportunity to welcome Ambassador Rentschler and engage with fellow business leaders and stakeholders from across the German Southern African business community.

Follow Xpatweb for more updates on immigration and global mobility.

What if your next trip to Home Affairs could happen at your preferred banking partner? South Africa’s Home Affairs refor...
07/10/2026

What if your next trip to Home Affairs could happen at your preferred banking partner?

South Africa’s Home Affairs reform is changing how citizens access Smart ID services, with the banking sector partnership rapidly expanding the number of locations available across the country.

Speaking at the Xpatweb Global Mobility Conference, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber explains how technology helped take the partnership from a limited banking pilot to hundreds of participating branches while bringing services closer to communities that previously had to travel significant distances to reach a Home Affairs office.

Could this be the beginning of a very different Home Affairs experience for South Africans?

Watch the discussion to see how the banking partnership works and what could be coming next: https://bit.ly/4saQhsB

South Africa’s immigration landscape is changing. Is your business prepared for what is coming next? Join the SA-German ...
06/10/2026

South Africa’s immigration landscape is changing. Is your business prepared for what is coming next?

Join the SA-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry - AHK Südliches Afrika in collaboration with Xpatweb for the upcoming webinar, “Employing Foreign Nationals in South Africa: Immigration, Skills & Tax Considerations – What Businesses Need to Know”, taking place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 (SA Time).

Presented by Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Bronwin Richards (Team Lead: Tax Technical at Tax Consulting South Africa), the session will unpack the key immigration, skills, and tax considerations businesses need to understand when employing foreign nationals in South Africa.

With important immigration and labour migration developments expected ahead of 2027, this briefing will look at what is changing and what employers should be considering now.

Register now to secure your place: https://bit.ly/3TMtoP7

Is South Africa’s immigration system finally turning a corner? Recent developments at the Department of Home Affairs poi...
06/10/2026

Is South Africa’s immigration system finally turning a corner? Recent developments at the Department of Home Affairs point to progress in immigration processing, including the shift towards web-based waiver applications and approximately 20,000 waivers finalised within two months.

As featured in Daily Investor, Xpatweb Managing Director, Marisa Jacobs, provides insight into these developments and what improved processing could mean for employers and foreign nationals.

Greater efficiency and certainty can have a meaningful impact on talent planning, critical skills deployment and cross-border mobility.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xX07iN

South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation is gaining momentum, paving the way for the future digital processing of ...
06/10/2026

South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation is gaining momentum, paving the way for the future digital processing of all visa categories. Since its official launch in August 2026, the ETA has expanded from tourists from China, India, Mexico, and Indonesia to travellers from 53 countries.

The digital system allows eligible travellers to apply online from anywhere in the world, using biometric technology and machine learning to support faster processing while strengthening the integrity of South Africa’s immigration system.

But the ETA is not intended to remain limited to tourist and short-stay travel. The longer-term aim is for it to become the single-entry point and central platform for an end-to-end digital immigration system, eventually extending to categories including Study Visas, Spousal Visas and Work Visas.

Could this be the beginning of a fully digital immigration system for South Africa?

As featured in Polity.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4hFwPR7

For German businesses operating, investing, or establishing a presence in South Africa, deploying expatriates into the c...
05/10/2026

For German businesses operating, investing, or establishing a presence in South Africa, deploying expatriates into the country requires the appropriate immigration strategy.

Whether transferring executives, deploying specialised expatriates, or establishing a new South African operation, the applicable visa requirements should be considered as part of the wider business planning process.

Xpatweb provides specialised immigration support to international businesses and professionals, with the local expertise to support your plans in South Africa.

Doing business in South Africa? Put the right immigration partner on the ground: https://bit.ly/4AFlR5h

Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, attended the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Extraordinary Genera...
02/10/2026

Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, attended the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Extraordinary General Meeting and Cocktail today, joining members and stakeholders from the Japan–South Africa business community for an afternoon of engagement, networking and knowledge-sharing.

As part of the programme, Marisa presented a session on Recent Visa Developments and Important Considerations: New ETA and Other Policy Developments, sharing insights into key immigration and visa developments relevant to businesses and individuals.

This event brought together members of the JETRO community, including H.E. Fumio Shimizu, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of South Africa, to discuss and connect around matters relevant to the Japan–South Africa business relationship.

Follow Xpatweb for more updates on immigration and global mobility.

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