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Cyprus EU Blue Card: an opportunity for highly skilled South African professionals

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On 7 July 2025, Cyprus officially opened applications for the EU Blue Card, paving the way for a new era of professional migration for highly skilled non-EU nationals. The Cyprus EU Blue Card is a residence permit enabling highly qualified employees from countries outside the EU such as South Africa to reside and work in […]

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Are notarisation and apostille the same thing in South Africa?

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We encounter all kinds of questions about document legalisation, and one that clients often ask is: Are notarisation and apostille the same thing in South Africa? While both an apostille and notarisation guarantee the legal validity of documents, they are not the same thing in South Africa. Notarisation ensures that a document will be accepted

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Dual Portuguese citizenship for South Africans

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Dual Portuguese citizenship for South Africans allows individuals to be legally recognised as citizens of Portugal and South Africa at the same time, granting them the rights and privileges of both nations. This status presents a wealth of opportunities for South African citizens. Notably, this status provides a gateway to the European Union, a union

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International Power of Attorney in South Africa

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As life becomes more globally interconnected, many South African residents may find themselves owning assets or spending significant time abroad. If you’re one of these people, you may find yourself in a situation where you need an International Power of Attorney. International Powers of Attorney have existed for centuries as a useful mechanism for delegating

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Guide to Saudi Arabia (KSA) work permits and visas for South Africans

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Driven by the ambitious Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing massive labour reforms and attracting a significant number of foreign workers each year, including South Africans. Saudi Arabia (KSA) work permits and visas for South Africans open doors to exciting career opportunities in a country rich in tradition and heritage. All

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Colombia Visa Application: Basic Guide to Apostille of South African Documents

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South Africans who are planning to apply for a visa to Colombia may come across the requirement to obtain an apostille certificate for certain important documents. Apostilles are government certificates that verify the authenticity of official documents issued in South Africa and ensure their acceptance in Colombia. While the process of obtaining an Apostille certificate

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The difference between abridged and unabridged death certificate

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The loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional experience that everyone will experience at some point in their lives, making the grieving process universal and often time-consuming. However, amidst the overwhelming emotions of loss, there’s an obligation to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed. A crucial document in this process is

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Is Zimbabwe part of the Hague Convention for the Apostille?

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Zimbabwe is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so the process of legalising original documents issued in Zimbabwe follows the Non-Hague Convention route. This means that original documents leaving or entering Zimbabwe (marriage certificates, birth certificates, company documents, academic records, powers of attorney, etc.) must go through several steps and rounds of authentication in

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General Power Of Attorney Template | South Africa

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Do you need a template for a Power Of Attorney in South Africa? Although it sounds intimidating and highly formal, a Power of Attorney is a relatively simple (but very important) document in South Africa. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document in which a person (usually known as the principal) authorises a

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Certified Translations of Apostilles | Dirco | Pretoria

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Certified translations of apostilles for South African documents to be used abroad are required in many international situations. Indeed, South Africans who are emigrating from the country, seeking dual citizenship or a whole host of other international legal issues will require a large amount of documentation that needs to be authenticated and translated. Enter Certified

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