What South Africans should know when retiring abroad

Leaving your current life in favour of something different can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Residency and visas for retirement abroad

It’s also important to compare how much different visa routes might cost, the time you’re required to stay in the country in order to qualify for permanent residency or citizenship and the timeframe — how long the visa application and processing will take.When considering where to spend your golden years, bear in mind that going somewhere on holiday and living there permanently can be very different.

Read up about the people and about what behaviours are expected before you decide for certain on a retirement destination. In some places, it will be considered rude if you do not know the local language, for example.Once you’ve chosen a location, finding an expat community on Facebook or other social media before you arrive can prepare you and help you feel at home once you land.One of the things that South African expats miss most when overseas is our food.

When choosing a country, also consider how easy and affordable it might be for your loved ones to come visit you, especially if you have grandchildren who you would like to see often.South Africa’s public healthcare may not be known for its high standards, but it is free. We also have the option to use private healthcare if we desire it. This choice is not possible in every country.

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