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

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

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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Apostille and Translation, DIRCO, Embassies
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Embassy of South Africa in Brazil contact details 2025

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Brasília is the diplomatic mission of South Africa in the Federation Republic of Brazil. The South African Embassy in Brazil provides consular services such as visa and passport services, emergency assistance, cultural exchange programs, and business opportunities to South African individuals living in or visiting Brazil.

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Embassy of South Africa in Congo contact details 2025

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Kinshasa is the diplomatic mission of South Africa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The South African Embassy in DRC provides consular services such as visa and passport services, emergency assistance, cultural exchange programs, and business opportunities to South African individuals living in or visiting DRC.

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Embassy of South Africa in China contact details 2025

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in China is the diplomatic mission of South Africa in the People’s Republic of China. The South African Embassy in China provides consular services such as visa and passport services, emergency assistance, cultural exchange programs and business opportunities to South African individuals living in or visiting China.

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Embassies, South Africa
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How to get Portuguese citizenship as a South African?

The benefits of Portuguese citizenship are increasingly sought after by South Africans due to the country’s accessible and inclusive immigration laws, which invite foreigners to start afresh in a welcoming environment. With its rich cultural heritage and high quality of life, it’s no surprise that many people are looking into how to get Portuguese citizenship

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Embassies, Schengen visa
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Express Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Spain visa

For most South Africans, travelling to Spain requires meticulous preparation, from securing visas to navigating the various Spanish administrative processes. A key document in this process is the SAPS Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). This certificate serves as proof of an individual's criminal record, or lack thereof, and is usually required by the Spanish government as

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Embassies, SAPS Police Clearance Certificate, Schengen visa, South Africa
Practical guide to consular legalisation of South African documents for use in Vietnam

Practical guide to consular legalisation of South African documents for use in Vietnam

Consular legalisation is an important process undertaken by South African individuals or companies when official documents from South Africa are required by the Vietnamese authorities for a specific civil, legal or commercial purpose. In Vietnamese law, consular legalisation refers to the certification of a foreign document by a Vietnamese embassy to be valid for use

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DIRCO and High Court Apostille, Embassies, legalisation
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What is the difference between DIRCO Apostille certificate and DIRCO Authentication certificate?

When a South African issued document is to be used for official purposes in another country, it may be necessary to have the document verified and validated.  You might think “But it was issued by the government. It’s already valid.” Unfortunately, this is not the case. Based on international conventions, any government-issued document requires additional

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DIRCO, DIRCO and High Court Apostille, Embassies

French embassy in Cape Town contact details

The French Consulate in Cape Town was established in 1954 as a vital part of France’s diplomatic network in South Africa. It offers help to French citizens in South Africa, such as visa services, passport renewals, and assistance during emergencies. Therefore, the French Embassy in Cape Town contact details are crucial not just for French

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Netherlands embassy in Cape Town, South Africa

The Netherlands Embassy in Cape Town, South Africa is the consular representation of the Dutch Government in Cape Town. The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Cape Town is currently located at 100 Strand Street, Cape Town. Its main function is to provide administrative services, including processing visas for South African citizens in Cape Town.

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