Xpatweb
Xpatweb is a South African immigration and visa compliance services company. The company specialises in assisting businesses and individuals with work permits, visa applications and immigration-related regulatory compliance in South Africa. Xpatweb provides advisory services on the country's immigration legislation and helps clients navigate the requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. The company serves corporate clients managing expatriate employees as well as individuals seeking to work or reside in South Africa. Its services include application preparation, document management and liaison with government authorities. Xpatweb operates in a sector where regulatory changes and administrative delays are common challenges for employers and foreign nationals. The company's expertise covers various permit categories, including critical skills visas, intra-company transfers and general work visas. Xpatweb also provides guidance on immigration matters affecting nationals from neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe and Lesotho who seek employment in South Africa.
Xpatweb Updates
Home Affairs waives one of the biggest practical hurdles for visa applications in South Africa
9th October 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs has waived the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa applications at least 60 days before... →
SA’s electronic travel authorisation gathers pace, paving the way for digital processing of all visa categories
1st October 2026 The rollout of South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is gaining momentum. As the digital system is steadily being extended to... →
AI specialists and senior project managers now among South Africa’s top 10 hard-to-fill skills
22nd September 2026 For the first time in almost a decade, two new occupational categories feature among South Africa’s 10 hardest-to-fill skills. Artificial... →
No more paper files stacked to the roof: Home Affairs steps up processing of waiver and appeal applications
18th September 2026 Not too long ago, when visiting a Department of Home Affairs (DHA) office you could find a room stacked to the roof with files and paperwork... →
Nigeria’s energy investment surge moves work visa planning up the agenda
16th September 2026 Nigeria is drawing renewed attention as investment opportunities across its energy sector open up. In September 2026, the International Energy... →
The visa backlog is back. But this time, Home Affairs has practical steps to tackle it head-on
14th September 2026 A renewed backlog of overdue visa applications which has built up over the past few months, prompted the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to step... →
Engineering loses its top spot as South Africa’s most in-demand skills shift
3rd September 2026 Give us engineers. Over the past five years, that has been the constant refrain from companies across South Africa. According to findings from... →
Time is money: Participating Companies agree the Trusted Employer Scheme delivers real business benefits
27th August 2026 Who better to ask whether the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) is achieving its aim of providing pre-vetted employers with a more streamlined... →
Expanded Trusted Employer Scheme fast-tracks global skills into South Africa, but it must also bring the right skills
24th August 2026 The recently launched second phase of the Department of Home Affairs' Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) marks another significant step towards making... →
Arrests, fines and imprisonment a reality for employers hiring illegal foreign nationals
11th August 2026 As Government intensifies enforcement against employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals, businesses found to be in contravention of the... →
