Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
Excellent
Excellent
Emigrant Community
Emigrant Community
Growing
Growing
Islamic Infrastructure
Islamic Infrastructure
Islamic Infrastructure
Moderate
Moderate
Ease of Immigration
Ease of Immigration
Long-Term Immigration
Moderate
Moderate
Introduction
A surprise choice for some, Cape Town is our number 3. Located on South Africa's southern coast, it is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including Table Mountain and beautiful beaches. It has a long-standing, vibrant and diverse muslim community with numerous mosques, Islamic schools, and halal eateries centred around the Bo-Kaap area. A low cost of living and high quality of life driven by natural beauty, outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scene are encouraging a growing emigrant community. Crime levels remain a concern so constant vigilance is required.
Moving There
Citizenship: There is no route to citizenship through investment. The main options are naturalization, marriage, or descent. Naturalization requires five years of residency and an application process lasting 3 - 5 months.
Residence: Residency through investment can be obtained with a business visa or a financially independent permit. To qualify for a business visa for South Africa, you need to either start a business or invest in an existing one with an investment of >$250k and ensure 60% of employment is by South African citizens. A financially independent permit requires demonstration of >$700k in net worth.
Work Permit: The critical skills visa is available for professionals in high-demand occupations siuch as engineering, research science, accounting, law and medicine. You must have a job offer and qualifications in one of the listed critical skills areas.
Relocating: We recommend using Rand Rescue for comprehensive relocation services, including visa assistance, financial advice, and settling-in services.
Employment Opportunities
Cape Town's main industries include tourism, finance, technology, and agriculture. Here are some great local jobs that we found:
There are also many remote jobs particularly in tech where you can base yourself in Cape Town particularly because the time zone is only +2 hours GMT:
Programme Manager at United Nations
Education and Healthcare
Education: Cape Town has numerous educational institutions, including public and private schools. Emigrant children can enroll in state schools, but many prefer private schools, which cost between ZAR 30,000 and ZAR 120,000 per year (approximately $2,000 to $8,000). Recommended schools include International School of Cape Town and Reddam House.
Healthcare: The healthcare system includes both public and private options. Public healthcare is available to residents, but private healthcare, which is generally of higher quality, can cost between ZAR 400 and ZAR 1,500 per consultation (approximately $27 to $100). Recommended hospitals include Groote Schuur Hospital and Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
Cape Town
Cape Town
Quality of Life
Excellent
Emigrant Community
Growing
Islamic Infrastructure
Moderate
Ease of Immigration
Moderate
Introduction
A surprise choice for some, Cape Town is our number 3. Located on South Africa's southern coast, it is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including Table Mountain and beautiful beaches. It has a long-standing, vibrant and diverse muslim community with numerous mosques, Islamic schools, and halal eateries centred around the Bo-Kaap area. A low cost of living and high quality of life driven by natural beauty, outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scene are encouraging a growing emigrant community. Crime levels remain a concern so constant vigilance is required.
Moving There
Citizenship: There is no route to citizenship through investment. The main options are naturalization, marriage, or descent. Naturalization requires five years of residency and an application process lasting 3 - 5 months.
Residence: Residency through investment can be obtained with a business visa or a financially independent permit. To qualify for a business visa for South Africa, you need to either start a business or invest in an existing one with an investment of >$250k and ensure 60% of employment is by South African citizens. A financially independent permit requires demonstration of >$700k in net worth.
Work Permit: The critical skills visa is available for professionals in high-demand occupations siuch as engineering, research science, accounting, law and medicine. You must have a job offer and qualifications in one of the listed critical skills areas.
Relocating: We recommend using Rand Rescue for comprehensive relocation services, including visa assistance, financial advice, and settling-in services.
Employment Opportunities
Cape Town's main industries include tourism, finance, technology, and agriculture. Here are some great local jobs that we found:
There are also many remote jobs particularly in tech where you can base yourself in Cape Town particularly because the time zone is only +2 hours GMT:
Programme Manager at United Nations
Education and Healthcare
Education: Cape Town has numerous educational institutions, including public and private schools. Emigrant children can enroll in state schools, but many prefer private schools, which cost between ZAR 30,000 and ZAR 120,000 per year (approximately $2,000 to $8,000). Recommended schools include International School of Cape Town and Reddam House.
Healthcare: The healthcare system includes both public and private options. Public healthcare is available to residents, but private healthcare, which is generally of higher quality, can cost between ZAR 400 and ZAR 1,500 per consultation (approximately $27 to $100). Recommended hospitals include Groote Schuur Hospital and Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
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Introduction
A surprise choice for some, Cape Town is our number 3. Located on South Africa's southern coast, it is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including Table Mountain and beautiful beaches. It has a long-standing, vibrant and diverse muslim community with numerous mosques, Islamic schools, and halal eateries centred around the Bo-Kaap area. A low cost of living and high quality of life driven by natural beauty, outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scene are encouraging a growing emigrant community. Crime levels remain a concern so constant vigilance is required.
Moving There
Citizenship: There is no route to citizenship through investment. The main options are naturalization, marriage, or descent. Naturalization requires five years of residency and an application process lasting 3 - 5 months.
Residence: Residency through investment can be obtained with a business visa or a financially independent permit. To qualify for a business visa for South Africa, you need to either start a business or invest in an existing one with an investment of >$250k and ensure 60% of employment is by South African citizens. A financially independent permit requires demonstration of >$700k in net worth.
Work Permit: The critical skills visa is available for professionals in high-demand occupations siuch as engineering, research science, accounting, law and medicine. You must have a job offer and qualifications in one of the listed critical skills areas.
Relocating: We recommend using Rand Rescue for comprehensive relocation services, including visa assistance, financial advice, and settling-in services.
Employment Opportunities
Cape Town's main industries include tourism, finance, technology, and agriculture. Here are some great local jobs that we found:
There are also many remote jobs particularly in tech where you can base yourself in Cape Town particularly because the time zone is only +2 hours GMT:
Programme Manager at United Nations
Education and Healthcare
Education: Cape Town has numerous educational institutions, including public and private schools. Emigrant children can enroll in state schools, but many prefer private schools, which cost between ZAR 30,000 and ZAR 120,000 per year (approximately $2,000 to $8,000). Recommended schools include International School of Cape Town and Reddam House.
Healthcare: The healthcare system includes both public and private options. Public healthcare is available to residents, but private healthcare, which is generally of higher quality, can cost between ZAR 400 and ZAR 1,500 per consultation (approximately $27 to $100). Recommended hospitals include Groote Schuur Hospital and Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
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