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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2008, 2:33 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 1,792
Posted By PatM

Re: need work in London

I am from South Africa and have been recently investigating all the different options of getting into the UK and have been spending lots of time on the UK immigration websites. Here is my two cents...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2008, 2:00 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By PatM

Re: Is U.K the easiest option for migrating for an individual from India?

Have a look at the forum at www.immigrationboards.com

There is an absolute wealth of information on that forum regarding immigration to the UK on the HSMP / Tier 1 scheme
Forum: Africa
Mar 12th 2008, 10:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By PatM

Re: ANOTHER TOURIST RAPED IN CAPE TOWN

Regarding 2010, think about the fan zones. Tourists at these zones are going to be HUGE targets. Going to be a security nightmare. Most of the areas earmarked such as the Durban Beachfront and the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2008, 7:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By PatM

Re: Opening Bank A/C in UK while in SA

We are applying for our visas through 1st Contact. They have offices in Cape Town and in London and as part of the "visa package" they assist with opening a UK bank account. Apparently they work with...
Forum: Africa
Mar 9th 2008, 1:33 pm
Replies: 91
Views: 6,729
Posted By PatM

Re: Visiting Zimbabwe

Mid April we will be off to Ponta D`Ouro just on the other side of Kosi Bay. Am looking forward to kicking back after a day in the sun with some Mozambican Prawns and Beer!
Forum: Africa
Mar 9th 2008, 7:19 am
Replies: 91
Views: 6,729
Posted By PatM

Re: Visiting Zimbabwe

My sentiments as well, well done newshoney! I also think that the high levels of aggressiveness and violence in SA often lead one to dump all African countries in the same basket. Yes Africa does...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 7th 2008, 12:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By PatM

Re: Opening Bank A/C in UK while in SA

You should speak to an immigration agent about that as they usually offer to assist with opening a bank account when one arrives in the UK. They will charge you for their assistance but it may be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 6th 2008, 10:43 am
Replies: 70
Views: 5,016
Posted By PatM

Re: From South Africa to UK

[QUOTE=AudsFrmSA;6024258]Ok, well as I'm sure you are aware, in comparison to SA those are minor things....and things that most countries (in certain areas) would have to deal with. I just hope that...
Forum: Africa
Feb 29th 2008, 12:03 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By PatM

Re: VISA APPROVED

Congratulations Donna! You must be so pleased, I am also very happy & excited for you! We have just handed in our paperwork for the UK HSMP visa. Now the big wait begins. Guess we will be sitting on...
Forum: Africa
Feb 19th 2008, 12:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By PatM

Re: Need Advice on relocating pets from SA to UK

I have heard so many different stories about cats in quarantine. Some people say their cats got through it very well, others such as AudsfrmSA's Mum have had tragic outcomes. 6 months is just so...
Forum: Africa
Jan 30th 2008, 4:34 am
Replies: 91
Views: 6,729
Posted By PatM

Re: Visiting Zimbabwe

Generally the tourist destinations such as Victoria Falls and the National Parks are quite safe - the cities though are another story all together.

Go to the following websites and have a look,...
Forum: Africa
Jan 29th 2008, 6:06 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,176
Posted By PatM

Re: NEGATIVES

Firstly I would just like to say that I love living in Cape Town and the life style here is second to none! My heart sings every morning when I drive to work (along the M3 to Tokai) and see the...
Forum: Africa
Jan 28th 2008, 12:16 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By PatM

Eskom's Darkest Hour

http://www.mnet.co.za/Mnet/Shows/carteblanche/story.asp?Id=3444

Carte Blanche aired a very interesting special report last night on Eskom and South Africa's power supply problems . The above link...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2008, 8:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By PatM

Re: Need advice on relocating pets to UK

Thanks for the advice and I have just been searching through tons of threads.
Although many have been very informative regarding transport and flights, I have not been able to find any posts about...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2008, 5:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By PatM

Need advice on relocating pets to UK

Hi there

We live in Cape Town and my husband is currently in the process of applying for the HSMP visa. I would like to know whether anyone has relocated their cats to the UK and how the flight...
Forum: Africa
Jan 27th 2008, 5:06 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By PatM

Post Re: Need Advice on relocating pets from SA to UK

Thanks for your input and I will try the other forum as well :)

Regards
Pat
Forum: Africa
Jan 27th 2008, 3:32 pm
Replies: 370
Views: 116,949
Posted By PatM

Re: Introduce yourself before posting

Hi I am originally from Germany but have been living in Cape Town for the past 20 years. I work in the tourism industry and love Cape Town and have lived a blessed life here. Never been mugged,...
Forum: Africa
Jan 27th 2008, 3:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By PatM

Need Advice on relocating pets from SA to UK

Hi there

We live in Cape Town and my husband is currently in the process of applying for the HSMP visa. I would like to know whether anyone has relocated their cats to the UK and how the flight...
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