Numbers are not this page. Cost of living and climate in South Africa and tax in South Africa live on the country pages. This page is about the people.
Where expats land in South Africa
The cities members pick, and who ends up in each one.
How expats get residency in South Africa
- Pick the route. Remote Work Visa if you work remotely, Retired Person Visa if you live off savings or a pension.
- Apply from home or after you land, depending on the route and your passport. The official source for each route is linked on the South Africa country page.
- Then the local admin: tax number, address registration, healthcare, tax residency in year one.
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Moving to South Africa?
Put your name in the list so the people already there, and the ones arriving the same month as you, can find you.
Expats in South Africa: common questions
Is it free?
Yes. Members pay nothing. Some firms in the directory have a commercial relationship with MyNomadWorld.
Who sees my details?
Other members see your first name, where you are from, your city, your plans and what you do. Your email is never shown to anyone.
I have not moved yet. Can I join?
That is half the group. Pick "moving in the next 3 months" or "still deciding" when you sign up.