Xpatweb Kenya

07/10/2020

Only 7 days left for you to register and join us for webinar where we will intensively discuss the 2020 permits impact survey results, and further share the latest update on various immigration directives with all attendees.

The results show that Kenya, DRC, Mozambique and Nigeria are the top African countries with upcoming projects impacted by -19, with 48% of the 70 multinational companies who completed the survey indicated the need of permits to enter Africa.

This is an interactive webinar with personal experiences shared on to help guide participants with their various questions.

Xpatweb in collaboration with Africa Scotland Business Network, is looking forward to hosting you!

Platform: Via Zoom on your PC;
When: 13 October 2020;
Time: RSA | 13:00 – 14:00;
Fee: No attendance fee

Register now: https://www.xpatweb.com/webinar-invitation-africa-permits-impact-survey-2020-unpacked/

24/08/2020

Register now for the Africa Permit Impact Survey Results Webinar.

We are pleased to announce that Xpatweb will be hosting an interactive webinar, highlighting the Africa Permit Impact Survey results!

The webinar will be presented by Zainab Bouziane (Immigration Consultant). They will have an in-depth discussion on general concerns, directives and how companies are best responding to Visa and Applications during COVID-19 restrictions. Another core focus will be on key solutions for Government departments with regard to who need to travel for work-related purposes.

There will be a Q&A session after the webinar where attendees will have an opportunity to ask their burning questions.

Date: 02 September 2020;
Venue: via Zoom on your PC;
Time: 10:00 – 11:00; and
Fee: ZAR175/USD10.

Register here: https://www.workpermitsouthafrica.co.za/webinar-invitation-africa-permits-impact-survey-2020-unpacked/

15/07/2020

The Africa Permits Impact Survey will be closing today, 15 July.

Participate now: https://www.xpatweb.com/africa-permits-impact-survey-2020/

This is your last chance to make an invaluable contribution to the wider industry, as the Africa Permits Impact Survey will be closing today, 15 July.

This survey aims to measure which market sectors have been impacted the most, and how the government immigration departments of various African countries are affected by increased or reduced and applications.

Participate now: https://www.xpatweb.com/africa-permits-impact-survey-2020/

02/06/2020

We encourage and specialists to share their experience of this pandemic and to assess the impact on and their employees in African countries.

Our Impact Survey is running!

We encourage and specialists to share their experience of this pandemic and to assess the impact on and their employees in African countries.

Although the global community is learning and adapting to the change this virus brought about daily, measuring the impact of the pandemic on the industry will depend on information and related facts provided by businesses that complete this Africa Permits Impact .

It will also present an opportunity to discuss key solutions with the relevant government department for all expats who need to travel soon to other countries across for work purposes.

The survey will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and full confidentiality is guaranteed.

Click here to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHRBTJ9

10/04/2020

Our people are no strangers to adversity, and although our bodies are separated, distanced and isolated this Easter, our South African hearts beat as one.

In the words of our President:
“The message of Easter is one we carry in our hearts tonight. It is the message of hope, of recovery and of rebirth. We shall recover, we shall overcome. May God bless South Africa, and protect her people.”
President Cyril Ramaposa

From our business family to yours, we wish you much blessing, recuperation, and courage to overcome. Our people will repair and rebuild, like so many South Africans who came before us.

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.
Seën ons Here God Seën Afrika.
God Bless Africa.

18/03/2020

KENYA UPDATE:

President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared a travel ban on any country with reported cases. Kenyan citizens and foreign residents will be required to under go quarantine if they are arriving from an affected country.

All immigration services have been suspended for a period of 30 days including submissions of applications, collections, visa extensions, and alien registration cards. Foreign nationals whose visas are expiring within the next 30 days will be permitted to remain in Kenya beyond the date of expiry.

If you have specific questions regarding the above or require any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact on [email protected]

18/03/2020

Those countries that used to be visa-exempt, will now be required to apply for visas before entering South Africa in order to enable the Department of Home Affairs to monitor these nationals and their movement in and out of the country.

If you have specific questions or if you require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on [email protected] or [email protected].

18/03/2020

Foreign nationals with work visas that are due to expire, such as Intra Company Transfer Work Visas or Short-Term Visas, are usually required to travel back to their home country to apply for new visas to extend their stay. However, COVID-19 restrictions has brought about countless travel restrictions and bans for high-risk countries which are now being imposed by the South Africa government.

If you are unable to travel home to renew your visa, do not panic, we have a dedicated team to provide support, for both Companies and Professionals. A Directive has been issued to Chinese nationals allowing short term extension of their status in South Africa, and it is anticipated that the Department of Home Affairs will follow suit with a Directive to include all affected countries to allow renewal in SA. In the interim special waiver request can be made and we have also found the Department to be extremely approachable over this period to assist.

Understanding how you are affected can be daunting amidst the plethora of information available.

If you have specific questions regarding this or require any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on [email protected] or [email protected].

18/03/2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the novel COVID-19 virus a national disaster and imposed travel bans and restrictions. He stated that Government will continue to regularly issue travel alerts referring to specific cities, countries or regions as the situation evolves based on the risk level.

Read More: https://www.xpatweb.com/news/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-measures-to-combat-covid-19-epidemic/