{"id":722444,"date":"2023-10-03T10:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=722444"},"modified":"2023-10-03T10:54:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:54:20","slug":"explore-your-international-options-live-study-or-invest-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/722444\/explore-your-international-options-live-study-or-invest-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore your international options: Live, study or invest abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re \u201cgatvol\u201d of load shedding or simply want security for your children or your retirement \u2013 you\u2019re keen to explore your international options. But where to start?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the talk around the braai might focus on packing up and leaving, that\u2019s just part of the discussion. You don\u2019t necessarily have to give up your South African lifestyle to secure your future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 24 October to 8 November, Sable International will be visiting four of South Africa’s major cities \u2014 Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town \u2014 so you can access a full range of international expertise at a single destination and discover all of your options. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your free ticket for the Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are just some of the ways that you can internationalise yourself and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Live abroad \u2013 Get a UK or Australian visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The UK and Australia are popular destinations for South Africans due to a shared language and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both countries offer plenty of job opportunities for skilled workers, but the visa systems are quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia is a top choice for South Africans under 45 years old who have in-demand skills. Australia’s General Skilled Migration route<\/strong><\/a> does not require a job offer prior to relocation. Rather, it is points-based and the government may select you based on your skills and experience.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia also has an Employer Sponsored Visa route, if you can secure a job offer from an Australian employer, and parent visas for those whose children have already emigrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular routes into the UK for South Africans include the Ancestry Visa<\/strong><\/a>, which is available to South Africans with UK-born grandparents, and the Skilled Worker route, which requires a job offer from a UK employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Australia<\/td>UK<\/td><\/tr>
English-speaking country<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr>
Has a skill-based visa that does not require a job offer<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2718<\/td><\/tr>
Has a visa for workers with a secure job offer<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr>
Has a parent visa<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2718<\/td><\/tr>
Worker visas have an age limit<\/td>\u2713<\/td>\u2718<\/td><\/tr>
Ancestry visa<\/td>\u2718<\/td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Second citizenship or residency as a plan B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UK citizenship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a British passport, you can travel to 188 countries visa-free, while South African citizens can only visit 106. The increased global mobility associated with having dual citizenship is appealing even to persons who have no intention of ever living in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent changes to nationality law mean that more South Africans, particularly those with maternal ancestry in the United Kingdom, are now able to apply for and receive British citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a free UK citizenship consultation at the Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo<\/strong><\/a> to find out if you or your children could qualify for a British passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizenship- and residency-by-investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An increasing number of wealthy South Africans are investing in a strong second passport or residency through investment migration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options include countries like Portugal, Malta and Greece, which offer access to Europe; the Caribbean island of Grenada, which provides passport-holders with visa-free travel to over 140 countries (including the EU, the UK and China); and the United States, where it’s possible to apply directly for a green card without holding prior US residency permits.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sable International’s investment migration team will be at the Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo to help you explore the options that suit your family structure, budget and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Study abroad \u2013 expand your horizons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sending your children to complete their tertiary education abroad can open up the world. Many countries offer post-study work visas that can lead to immigration and eventual citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your children choose to return home, having an international degree can increase their employability and give them more options going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An international education<\/strong><\/a> may be more accessible than you think. Some international institutions rival South African ones in terms of cost and even prestigious postgraduate programmes are often shorter than local ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researching all the options can be a huge task, but Sable International\u2019s study abroad team works with over 300 partners and their advisers are well-versed in the various benefits of different countries and institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit their stand at the Global Citizenship and Emigration expo to discuss the options \u2013 for your children, or for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest abroad \u2013 diversify your portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The South African stock market represents less than 1% of the world economy, making offshore diversification an essential part of any financial plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a global firm with multi-jurisdictional licenses, Sable Wealth<\/strong><\/a> has the experience and knowledge to take the guess work out of cross-border financial planning and offshore wealth management solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their wealth experts can assist in the development of an investment portfolio and financial plan that considers both immediate and long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of advice is even more essential if you are thinking of moving abroad, as tax residency and Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) between countries can have a large impact on the suitability of your investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sable International will also have international tax experts and foreign exchange specialists available to speak to at the Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Offshore real estate investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many South Africans dismiss offshore property investment<\/strong><\/a> out of hand as too expensive and unattainable. However, they often don\u2019t realise that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n