Global Immigration Trends - July 2024

Introduction

This global migration summary provides an overview of the latest updates and trends in immigration policies, highlighting shifts in various regions across the world and how it affects Nigerians that intend to apply for immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

Africa

South Africa

Introduction of Remote Worker Visa (Digital Nomad Visa)

The final amendments to South Africa's Immigration Regulations brought about notable changes to the country's immigration status. One of such innovations is the introduction of the long-awaited digital nomad/remote worker visa category.

The remote worker visa allows foreign nationals to work remotely for a foreign employer while residing in South Africa, provided their annual gross earnings amount to not less than One Million Rands (R1,000,000), which is approximately Fifty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($55,400).