South Africans: Could you qualify for a British passport?

by Mishal Patel | Apr 21, 2023

South Africans have been flocking to the UK for decades, many on ancestral visas or by way of securing a British passport through proven ances...

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Tax considerations when planning to leave South Africa

by William Louw | Apr 21, 2023

As a South African planning to live abroad, it is important to look at your tax residency holistically. Here's a non-exhaustive list of questi...

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Portugal Golden Visa thrown a lifeline

by Andrew Rissik | Apr 17, 2023

After two months of uncertainty, the Portuguese government has provided some clarity regarding the future of the Portugal Golden Visa residenc...

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Meet the BI team: Julian Dearson

by Staff Writer | Apr 5, 2023

Julian Dearson heads up our new Immigration Compliance service, which offers a comprehensive immigration compliance audit service for UK busin...

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Don’t sell the bonds in your portfolio

by Staff Writer | Apr 3, 2023

2022 saw the bond side of many portfolios deliver negative returns. In some cases, these returns were deeply negative. But bond prices might n...

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Studying abroad on a UK Student visa as a route to British citizenship

by Brent Morris | Mar 30, 2023

UK universities are among the best in the world, making the country a preferred destination for international students. Here’s what you need t...

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UK immigration changes announced

by Mishal Patel | Mar 29, 2023

The Home Office has released a statement of changes to immigration rules that will come into effect from April 2023. It includes the implement...

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Mistakes to avoid when renewing your UK spouse visa

by John Dunn | Mar 28, 2023

A UK spouse visa renewal isn’t always guaranteed. We discuss some of the pitfalls you should avoid when submitting your application to be succ...

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How your South African child can get immediate indefinite leave to remain

by John Dunn | Mar 27, 2023

South African-born children of British citizens can obtain immediate permanent residency in the UK under very specific conditions. We explain ...

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