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Profile of SA migrants to the UK evolving as more businesses seek opportunities and expansion - JP

The United Kingdom has long been a favoured destination for South Africans seeking work or residency, thanks to shared language, time zones, and historical ties. However, according to JP Breytenbach from Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants, the profile of South African migrants is changing. “There is a significant increase in business migration, with companies aiming to expand into the UK as a gateway to Europe or the US,” he shared in an interview with Biznews. Many of these South Africans businesses feel they have reached a ceiling in their local markets or are tech entrepreneurs who believe their products are not yet viable in South Africa. This year, new UK immigration rules are set to take effect as the country seeks to limit net migration. These changes include increased visa costs and restrictions on care workers bringing their families to the UK. Despite these challenges, Breytenbach emphasises that there are still ample opportunities for South Africans looking to work, start businesses, or study in the UK, particularly in fields like accounting, plumbing, and electrical work, which remain in high demand. He also reminds South Africans currently residing in the UK to ensure they convert their biometric residence permits (BRP's) to e-visas, as all BRP's will no longer be valid after 31 December this year, or earlier if the expiry date on the BRP is sooner. Its important to note that the expiration of the BRP does not necessarily mean the expiration of their leave to remain, just that the BRP card itself needs to be replaced by the so-called e-visa . Video production by Siziphiwe Ntlaningeshe Your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider keeps you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am on weekdays. Register here - https://bit.ly/3lfVRYP. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @biznewstv