Origin → Destination
Move to United Kingdom from South Africa
Ancestry Visa (many qualify via grandparent), familiar legal/business culture
Programmes
6
Cheapest from
£33,000/yr job offer at qualifying scale-up company
Fastest
1 months
Leads to PR
4 routes
Quick facts for South Africans moving to United Kingdom
1 zero-tax option
4 routes to permanent residency
Remote work allowed on some visas
Healthcare included on some programmes
Citizenship pathway available
All 6 United Kingdom programmes
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British Citizenship by Descent
Citizenship by Descent
Cost
Free
Tax
20%
Processing
6 mo
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UK Non-Residency (Statutory Residence Test)
Tax Regime
Cost
Zero UK tax if non-resident
Tax
0%
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Global Talent Visa
Skilled Worker
Cost
Endorsed as leader/potential leader in field (arts, dig…
Tax
Standard UK rates. Former non-dom status abolished Apri…%
Processing
4 mo
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Scale-up Visa
Skilled Worker
Cost
£33,000/yr job offer at qualifying scale-up company
Tax
Standard UK rates%
Processing
4 mo
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Innovator Founder Visa
Entrepreneur
Cost
Endorsed innovative business + £50k if not already fund…
Tax
Standard UK rates (up to 45%). No special expat regime.…%
Processing
4 mo
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Youth Mobility Scheme
Working Holiday
Cost
£340 + £776 per year IHS
Tax
20%
Processing
1 mo