hara-jessa
Filipino expat in South Africa
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Filipino
Lives in Johannesburg
Registration: 02 February 2014
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New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
I am trying the various "large" Home Affairs offices to see who will accept the application for Relatives Permit on 31st March, impossible to get info on the phone about that from the branches, looks like I will be driving around to a few in GP ... Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
Thanks Immigration ZA, I am writing on behalf of my wife - I am saffa in Jhb, she is in the Philippines. Live in hope, die in despair? Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
Situation is SA Embassy in Manila is taking almost 3 months to issue Tourist Visa to my wife. We wanted to apply for Spouse / Temp Res last Dec, but they said we must do it this way. Now we are almost out of time in terms of the law change. There ... Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
We are still struggling to get Visas for SA Embassy in Manila, I wonder if anyone else is finding a problem. I can only speculate what the reasons are, we have all the requirements and provided all the additional docs they have asked for, plus paid ... Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
okay thanks ... doesn't give us much time to file for a Temp Res Permit at DHA here :o My wife only arrives 14th March on VIsitors Visa (on SA Embassy Manila recommendation, we try to apply for Temp Res there, they said it would take too long and ... Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta by hara-jessa
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ...
Thanks, yes I embrace the cultural diversity fully here, and no, not want to limit who to mingle with, it just important to have some Filipino connections to ease the cultural shock for her here. Vic, thanks, will be in touch. Is there a Filipino ... Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
I am South African lived here all my life, but travelled a lot, this account is registered in my wife's name who is Filipino. South Africa is a beautiful diverse country, and many different cultures, although not without it problems. Johannesburg ... Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
Are these new laws are kicking in April 2014? Read More
New immigration laws... by Silvana_Arocha
Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this ...
Thanks for the warning - any idea of time scale? This applies to my wife who is coming in on a VIsitor's Visa then we will apply for the Temp Res here, that was on the Manila SA Embassy advice. What about my step daughter? who is coming here on a ... Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta by hara-jessa
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ...
Thanks, yes we are married one year already! Its just going to be important to have some Filipino community connections, here even if its just for the occasional Tagalog chin wag :) Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta by hara-jessa
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ...
How many messages does one have to post before you can reply to personal mesasges from other users? wasted a few already ... Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta by hara-jessa
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ...
We eventually got all the requirements for the Spouse Temporary Residents Permit application, then, 3 visits later, we are told it takes 3 months. So with schools starting, we put in for a visitors visa, then will apply for the Temp Res Permit here. ... Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta by hara-jessa
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ...
Well it seems I need a few more posted before I can correspond privately with others here so ... How have others found the Visa / Permit process? its been a nightmare for us. SA Embassy in Manila is far from helpful, their requirements seem ... Read More
Greetings - Filipinos in Joburg / Pta
Hello all, I have just registered an account here on behalf of my Filipino wife Jessa who is arriving in South Africa in two weeks time to live here in Johannesburg, with her daughter Alyssa who has just turned 10. Alyssa is going to Grade 4 at ... Read More