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Forum: South Africa
Jun 26th 2012, 7:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,295
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Things to buy before moving to SA

I'm still cautious as customs made us pay duty for a wedding dress which was leaving the country in 4 weeks after arriving.
We lied and said the dress was just over £300 and my suit and bits just...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 26th 2012, 7:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

cheers... I've been studying both the weather and exchange rates... at least one is making me smile at the moment ;)

AS my wife is 20 weeks pregnant and we;re shipping a long hair fluffball of a...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 26th 2012, 7:40 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

Update for current waiting time in London.

Yesterday I picked up my Visa.

It is a visitors visa with terms stating 24 months to join wife (name and ID) to undertake work in x position at x...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 26th 2012, 7:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Entitlements

I'd be interested in what you find about this.

Im going on a temp residence visa for 2 years, with a permanent job (position and company named on visa). We're figuring that after a year, once job...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 26th 2012, 7:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,295
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Things to buy before moving to SA

Hi Ed.

The only big things we're shipping is hard Indian redwood dining table, chairs, coffee table and TV cabinet as these were Gumtree bargains and replacement costs totally outweigh shipping...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 24th 2012, 3:20 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,295
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Things to buy before moving to SA

A little bit quiet here at the moment?!?

My Move date to CT is early august, this leads to look forward to taking things over that we would miss over there... (we're buying second hand to avoid...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 13th 2012, 12:32 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

Little update.

With original "abridged" marriage certificate & signed employment contract for Cape Town based job, my application has been accepted by SA house, London and have a pick up date 2...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 11th 2012, 4:37 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 32,313
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Shipping a car to South Africa

Ah, now that's one loop hole i was looking for... Keeping a car over here with family (in my name) and shipping it in a year.

I cant seem to find people who have shipped 20yr old cars over to...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 8th 2012, 6:27 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 32,313
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Shipping a car to South Africa

Hi Guys, I'm entering this again as considering buying to ship (on the cheap).

We're looking at possibly a cheap, 20 yr old hilux or similar, costing £2k + £1,300 Roll on/off to PE.

Even with...
Forum: South Africa
Jun 7th 2012, 4:38 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

Cheers!:thumbup:

So, We're now all go!

I've just received a signed contract for a senior position in my field, allowing us to start putting things in motion!

Its alot to think about,...
Forum: South Africa
May 31st 2012, 10:08 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

great bonding for them then! I think our cat is going to need a sedative or 3, he's a house cat and is scared of his own tail!!:rofl:
Forum: South Africa
May 28th 2012, 6:33 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: 1small step away from confirming move to SA!

That was a typo, I meant to say *some axes.. anyway:D

The Cat is a pedigree Persian house cat who could never be left behind! Its a bonus going in August as he wont be stepping out to 40 degree...
Forum: South Africa
May 27th 2012, 5:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: South African Spousal Temporary Visa interview in UK...any advice??

Its interesting that you mention the unabridged marriage certificate.

I hope they'll accept the abridged certificate from SA as I've had the unabridged certificate application in for about 14...
Forum: South Africa
May 26th 2012, 7:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,686
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

1small step away from confirming move to SA!

Hi all,

I thought I would start a new thread as things are moving from the thinking of, to pretty much certain!

I landed back in London after a 3 day visit to Capetown to visit a perspective...
Forum: South Africa
May 15th 2012, 10:04 am
Replies: 51
Views: 32,313
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Shipping a car to South Africa

bugger!

So back to my clio :frown:

Its worth £2k at the moment, have owned for a couple of year.

Has KPH on the dial, but in small. I'll do some digging as I guess this would be the only car...
Forum: South Africa
May 15th 2012, 9:28 am
Replies: 51
Views: 32,313
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Shipping a car to South Africa

Thank you for posting this, you're experience has actually prompted me to think about this...

A couple of questions: If I spent £5k on a second hand car here, for the sole intention of exporting...
Forum: South Africa
May 7th 2012, 4:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Looking at relocating to Capetown from London

Hi Ed, Thanks for the reply, its great finding this place I can come for some support and information in this...

I've encountered Home affairs, the SAP and banks while setting up bank accounts,...
Forum: South Africa
May 6th 2012, 7:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Looking at relocating to Capetown from London

Also on the Q about the last time my wife was there... she was there for 4 weeks early this year and we've been over there 6 times in 3 years inc a month for our wedding.

This may not be a...
Forum: South Africa
May 6th 2012, 7:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Looking at relocating to Capetown from London

Hi, Thank you for your reply...

The reason for the move and to have the child in SA is due to the fact ALL her family is there, we have little to no support here...

We're looking into the...
Forum: South Africa
May 3rd 2012, 9:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Looking at relocating to Capetown from London

Hi,

My wife hasn't lived there for 13 years and then she was only 20 so not really independent in things such as career, medical & SA visas...

I don't want to count chickens (esp in public),...
Forum: South Africa
May 3rd 2012, 9:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Looking at relocating to Capetown from London

Hi Everyone, This is my first post for a long time as things for me are pointing towards a relocation to CT (years ago looking at the US)

I'm an engineer in the film industry, based in London but...
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2007, 4:02 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Simple tax question ( I hope)

Fair enough, and I thank everyone for the information.

Tomorrow is D day in some respects as I have a meeting regarding my possible future here.

If anyone here could possibly let me know what...
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2007, 2:37 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Simple tax question ( I hope)

The L1 looks good, but this worries me:

a. Obtained approval of petitions for at least ten "L" managers, executives specialized knowledge professionals during the previous 12 months

b. ...
Forum: USA
Mar 5th 2007, 9:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Simple tax question ( I hope)

This is a very good and currently difficult subject...

Between my wife and I, we earn about £60k... about half each.

The $90k is a basic guide of the equivalent position over here, but the one...
Forum: USA
Mar 3rd 2007, 3:42 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By UK_TV_CPT

Re: Simple tax question ( I hope)

Thank you for the replies...

Assuming now, that I am in Los angeles, being paid $90,000 per year, this works out to be $7500 gross per month.

I'm confused with the US tax system! I understand...
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