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The Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo is free to attend and will be taking place from 28 October — 7 November 2024, in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Mbombela, Hermanus, Cape Town, and Paarl. Find out more here.
At the Expo, you’ll be able to consult with various experts around international opportunities, including:
Australian visas and immigration
Australia is a popular choice for South Africans because it offers similar weather and culture with a higher quality of life and increased sense of security. An estimated 215,000 South Africans live in Australia.
However, the Australian immigration is one of the most complex systems in the world. Sable International can assist with advice around all aspects of Australian migration – including skilled, employer-sponsored, partner, parent and dependant visas.
British citizenship and immigration
The UK is another popular destination for South African immigrants, with around 247,000 living there. Sable International’s advisers are experts in the different routes to nationality — direct and complex.
Many South Africans are eligible for British citizenship without being aware of it. If you have a parent or grandparent born in the UK or in any of the old British territories, it may be worth your while checking your family tree. At the Expo, Sable International will offer free, one-on-one consultations to assess your eligibility. Book your 15-minute UK Nationality Consultation here.
Citizenship- and residency-by-investment
Residency- and citizenship-by-investment programmes can open up the world to you and your family. They offer enhanced mobility – the ability to travel to and do business in more places – and numerous lifestyle and generational benefits.
Explore EU residency-by-investment options such as Portugal and Greece; second passport options such as Grenada and Malta; or retire in Mauritius, which has been a longtime favourite for South Africans.
Studying abroad
Sable International is the official in-country representative for over 500 education partners across the world, including in countries such as Australia, Canada, the USA, the UK, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates.
Whether you wish to get your post-grad at a specialist institution on the other side of the ocean, or send your children to complete an undergrad at a renowned university, Sable International’s study abroad team can help every step of the way, including with your application and visas.
Study and play college sports in the US
If your children are budding sports stars, then they could be good candidates for scholarships to top US universities. The NCAA, one of the biggest college sports organisations, awards hundreds of scholarships a year to talented student-athletes.
Sable International links top student-athletes in South Africa with American coaches and universities and assists with the rigorous university application process. Speak to the sports recruitment team at the Expo.
Offshore real estate
Even if you have no plans to leave South Africa, an offshore property investment can provide a hedge and foreign currency income in Euros, Pounds or Dollars.
Many South Africans want to invest offshore but have no idea where or how to start. Sable International can assist in sourcing you a property in countries like the UK, Mauritius, Greece or Switzerland that will help you grow your wealth in hard currency and leave a legacy for future generations.
Cross-border financial and tax planning
If you’re considering leaving the country, it’s essential to start planning your financial exit well in advance.
Sable International offers specialised cross-border tax structuring advice to ensure that you and your family have an optimised plan through your emigration process and beyond. Their experienced financial planners can guide you through the challenges of emigration and light the way to your new life.
How it works
The Expo will run throughout the day, so you visit at any time that is convenient for you. All exhibitors will be in one central location and available to discuss your needs around citizenship, emigration or offshore investment.
You’re welcome to book tickets now, or show up on the day. However, we are limited by the amount of people the venue can hold. We do recommend that you book now to ensure you don’t wait to talk to consultants.
The Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo will be running from 18 October – 7 November 2024.
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