{"id":196,"date":"2026-01-28T12:50:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.exit2southafrica.com\/?page_id=196"},"modified":"2026-03-07T13:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:04:26","slug":"exit-2-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.exit2southafrica.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Exit 2 South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A Pocket Guide to Retirement in South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of exiting the political discontent and rat-race of America ? You could be living your life in a beautiful, friendly, relaxed country. Sound good ? We’ve done it and urge you to consider doing it, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why South Africa ? Why not? Why not live somewhere you want to be, where the lifestyle is compatible with what you’ve known all your life, and where culture shock is minimal. Let Exit2SouthAfrica<\/strong> answer some of your questions and help you make the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Topics<\/a><\/span> to find the larger issues such as language, safety, travel, etc. Under Adventures<\/a><\/span> and Journal<\/a><\/span>, we share experiences as they happen and as things occur to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you have made the decision to further investigate an actual move, contact a reputable company regarding SA regulations, legal aspects of immigration, paperwork, and so on. Retired you will not qualify for Permanent Resident Status, apply instead for a Retired Persons Visa. This status allows a 4-year entry\/stay, renewable indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several companies available but we work with a company called IMCOSA. Click here to visit IMCOSA<\/a><\/span>‘s website. They walk applicants through every step, help gather necessary documents, and aid in filing out required forms. You will find them always pleasant and helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although South Africa hasn’t yet made the internet list as one of “the best countries for American expats”, it is a surprisingly well-kept secret. South Africa is at the top of OUR list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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