About
Practical guidance for life beyond South Africa
Leaving SA is a free guide for people planning a trip, a move, or a new chapter overseas.
What this site covers
We publish practical guides for South Africans travelling, relocating, and emigrating abroad. The site is starting with the UK and Europe, with information organised around the questions people need to answer before they go.
How we approach our guides
We aim to explain the steps plainly, point readers to official sources, and make dated or changing details easy to identify. Rules, fees, exchange rates, and service availability can change, so check the current information with the responsible authority before acting.
Free to read
The guides are free to read. Sample articles may contain clearly marked [CHECK] placeholders and should not be treated as current price quotes.