Relocation to South Africa
A guide to relocating to South Africa: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to South Africa: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalPretoria · Cape Town · Bloemfontein
- Population~64 million
- Language11 official languages · English widely spoken
- CurrencyRand (ZAR)
- Time zoneSAST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 9 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Routes include General Work, Critical Skills, Intra-Company Transfer and business or family routes.
Taxation
Taxation is based on residency and the source of income.
Economy and cost of living
Services and housing may be affordable, but security, a car, private education and health insurance are major budget items.
Housing
The housing market in Johannesburg differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
Johannesburg has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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