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Mudar-se de África do Sul para Reino Unido
South Africans moving to the UK need a visa even to visit, and applicants from South Africa need a TB test. Many qualify for the Skilled Worker visa; some also have a UK Ancestry route through a grandparent born in the UK. Exchange control and SARS rules shape how you move money and when you stop being South African tax resident.
Atualizado em 1 de outubro de 2026
Resposta rápida
South African citizens move to the UK mainly on the Skilled Worker visa (sponsored job offer) or the Global Talent visa; those with a UK-born grandparent may qualify for UK Ancestry. South Africans need a visa for visits and a TB test certificate when applying from South Africa. Skilled Worker fees are £819 or £1,618 plus the £1,035 yearly surcharge.
Em 1 de outubro de 2026
| Fato | Detalhe |
|---|---|
| Visitas curtas | É necessário visto, mesmo para visitasFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Marcações de visto | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Documentos | Aceita-se a apostila: o seu país faz parte da Convenção da HaiaFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Teste de tuberculose | Necessário: teste de tuberculose numa clínica aprovada pelo Home OfficeFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Convenção de dupla tributação | Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigorFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Dupla nacionalidade | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
O que muda a partir de África do Sul
Visa even for visits
South Africans are visa nationals for the UK, so even scouting trips need a visitor visa, applied for at a visa centre in South Africa.
TB test
Applicants resident in South Africa need a TB certificate from a Home Office approved clinic.
UK Ancestry
Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK can apply for a five-year Ancestry visa to work in the UK without a sponsor. We check your family documents.
Money and tax
Plan transfers within exchange-control allowances and notify SARS when you cease to be resident; an exit charge on capital gains can apply.
Vias abertas para si
Os valores são mínimos legais de fontes oficiais. As taxas oficiais são estimativas e mudam; os nossos honorários são orçamentados para o seu caso.
Skilled Worker visa
People with a job offer from a UK employer holding a sponsor licence.
- Taxas oficiais
- Application fee (outside the UK): £819 up to 3 years; £1,618 over 3 years (a new fee table is due on 8 October 2026)
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per adult per year
Global Talent visa
Leaders or potential leaders in research, arts and culture or digital technology, endorsed by a UK body.
- Taxas oficiais
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per adult per year
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Passo a passo a partir de África do Sul
Check Ancestry eligibility
A UK-born grandparent can open the Ancestry route.
Secure sponsorship
Otherwise, get a job offer and certificate of sponsorship.
TB test
Book an approved clinic in South Africa.
Apply and give biometrics
Apply online, then attend the visa centre in South Africa.
Money and SARS
Arrange transfers and tax residence changes before you travel.
Documentos e legalização
Apostile em África do Sul os documentos públicos (certidões de nascimento e casamento, antecedentes criminais, diplomas) e traduza-os com tradutor certificado quando o destino o exigir.
Normalmente precisa de um certificado de antecedentes criminais de África do Sul e de qualquer outro país onde tenha vivido recentemente.
Onde pedir
Apply online on GOV.UK, then give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the country where you live (or use the UK Immigration: ID Check app where eligible).
Impostos: o que verificar antes de se mudar
Convenção de dupla tributação: Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigor
Informação geral, não aconselhamento fiscal. Os pontos fiscais desta página aguardam revisão por um especialista.
Fontes e revisão
Última atualização: 1 de outubro de 2026
- GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa
- GOV.UK: countries where you need a TB test
- GOV.UK: Immigration Health Surcharge
- South African Reserve Bank: exchange control (individuals)
- SARS: ceasing to be a tax resident
- GOV.UK: tax treaties
Partes desta página aguardam revisão pela nossa equipe jurídica; confirmamos cada ponto para o seu caso antes do pedido.
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Frequently asked questions
Do South Africans need a visa to visit the UK?
Yes, South African citizens need a visitor visa for the UK.
Do South African applicants need a TB test?
Yes, if you are applying from South Africa for more than six months.
What is the UK Ancestry visa?
A five-year visa for Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent, allowing work without a sponsor and leading to settlement.
Is there a UK–South Africa tax treaty?
Yes, a comprehensive double tax treaty is in force.
Which route suits me best?
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