South Africa Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in South Africa. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in South Africa.
Visas & Permits
- Visas: What papers are needed to enter South Africa?
- Visa Applications: How to apply for a visa
- Visitor's Visas: How to obtain a visitor's visa
- Residence: Who can become a resident in South Africa?
- Permanent Residence: How to stay permanently in South Africa
- Work Visas: Who needs them?
- Student and Exchange Permits: What is a study visa?
- Retired Persons and Medical Permits: Who can apply?
Jobs
- Introduction: The South African job market
- Finding a job: How to find a job in South Africa
- Job applications: How to apply for a job in South Africa
- Contracts: South African work contracts
- Working culture: Hours, holidays and working life in South Africa
- Tax number: How to register as a tax payer in South Africa
- Social security: Health insurance, unemployment, and pension
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: An introduction to South Africa's rental market
- Long and Short-Term Rentals: Rental costs
- Other housing alternatives: Hotels, Motels & Home exchange
Property
- Introduction: An introduction to buying property in South Africa
- Advantages & Disadvantages: What to take into account
- Buying for investment: What you should know
- Land & Title: What the law says
- Legal Advice: Why you need a lawyer
- Cost of Property: Can you afford to buy property in South Africa?
- House Hunting: How to find your dream home in South Africa
- Estate Agents: All you need to know to deal with estate agents
- Garages & Parking Bays: What you need to know
- Community Properties: All you need to know about Community Properties
- Fees: Extra costs when buying property in South Africa
- Negotiating The Price: How to get the best price possible
- Renovation & Restoration: All you need to know to restore an old house
- Inspections & Surveys: What you need to know
- Legal Check: What to look out for
- Agreement of Sale: What it should include
- Conveyance: What is it and what does it entail
- Final Checks: The final step
- Letting your property: What you need to know
- Letting Rates: Rental rates in South Africa
Health
- Introduction: Health issues in South Africa
- Public Healthcare: South Africa's health system
- Private Healthcare: What is private healthcare in South Africa like?
- Health Insurance: Private health insurance in South Africa
Money
- Banks: Where to manage your finances
- Accounts: How to open a bank account in South Africa
- Currency: What is the currency used in South Africa?
- Obtaining Cash: How to get cash for daily use
- Importing & Exporting Money: How to receive and transfer money
- Cost of living: The price of life in South Africa
- Double-Taxation Treaties: What countries have treaties with South Africa?
- Income tax: What you need to know about income tax in South Africa
- Capital Gains Tax: Who is liable to pay Capital Gains Tax in South Africa?
- Property Taxes: All you need to know about property-related taxes
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Intoduction: The telecommunications market in South Africa
- Calling: How to make phone calls in South Africa
- Telephone: Setting up a land line in South Africa
- Mobile phones: Getting a mobile phone in South Africa
- Internet: How to get Internet access in South Africa
Education
- Introduction: The South African education system
- Schools in South Africa: Public and private schools
- School system: From Preschool to High school
- University: Studying in South Africa
Business
- Business in South Africa: Types of business structures
- Registering a company in South Africa: Intellectual property commission
- Tax registration: Types of taxes for South African companies
- Funding a business in South Africa: Company regulations, permits and funding
- Business culture in South Africa: Business etiquette
Travel & Leisure
- Cars: Buying or renting
- Public transport: Trains, planes, buses and taxis
- Cape Town: A vibrant city surrounded by amazing nature
- Johannesburg: A modern city packed with fascinating history
- Going on safari: No better place in the world
Culture
- South African cuisine and drinks: Enjoy the tripe, beer and wine
- South African arts & crafts: From rock paintings to elephant dung
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad