Sarah
@Sarahk
Danish expat in South Africa
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Danish
Lives in Cape Town
Speaks Danish, English
Registration: 16 May 2011
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Partner interviews by Lindsey.dV
Hi everyone, Does anyone know here whether for an application for a life partner permit, it is now required for both partners to be interviewed? It is my 3rd time applying for a LPP and I do not know what the major changes are since 2014. Does ...
I dont know, sorry. :) Just here to follow as I am busy preparing to renew my LPP and apply for my permanent. However the forum seems a bit dead. :( Read More
LIfe Partner Permit by terryZW
I'm a University student studying in Cape Town. I have been dating my South African Partner for over 2 years already and would like to apply for the Life Partner Permit. The VFS site seems pretty confusing though. Does anyone know which ...
Would you care to share what documents you submitted with your application? This is my first time applying with vfs, been through home affairs quite a few times, and just want a heads up on what I can expect. Thanks :) Read More
help- relative permit :-s by jcoulstock
Hi there I really need some advice.... I am from the UK and my partner is in SA (he is a SA citizen) I would like to join him in SA. I have spoken to the embassy and they have suggested going to SA on the 90 day tourist visa then apply for a ...
Hi. You should apply from the UK, the process here is really slow, contact the embassy and they will send you the forms you need and a list of required documentation. To get the Life Partner Permit LPP you must be co-habitants, I think you are ... Read More
Easter?? Here? by ThrillingLife
Hi everyone To find some info on the Danish Easter, as always I turned to Worktrotter The information is helpful, but I'd also like to get some first-hand info, 'cause I've never experienced the Danish Easter. This year I'm going to spend Easter ...
There is no rules from when you can start sending the letters, however it is on Easter day that you must give and get the Easter eggs, so it must be before that. Normally one would give chocolate Easter eggs, but one can be more creative as well. Read More
Easter?? Here? by ThrillingLife
Hi everyone To find some info on the Danish Easter, as always I turned to Worktrotter The information is helpful, but I'd also like to get some first-hand info, 'cause I've never experienced the Danish Easter. This year I'm going to spend Easter ...
I used to send it to most of my family, grandmother, aunt, uncle, even my mother, to friends and even my school teachers. Just remember you must have enough money to by Easter eggs for everybody if they guess you send them. It is very much something ... Read More
Easter?? Here? by ThrillingLife
Hi everyone To find some info on the Danish Easter, as always I turned to Worktrotter The information is helpful, but I'd also like to get some first-hand info, 'cause I've never experienced the Danish Easter. This year I'm going to spend Easter ...
Hi. Dont stress, really Easter does not have a lot of mistakes you can make, it is just about eating lunch :D And also people do different things, in my family the kids used to get an Easter egg with chocolate and toys in for Easter, we would eat ... Read More
good and reputed hospital in denmark by krunal patel009
Hello, I krunal patel would like to join good and reputed hospital in denmark and grab the opportunities and get settled over there. My qualification is Basic B.sc nursing completed in 2010 August. Currently working as staff nurse in ...
Hi. Most of the hospitals in Denmark are good, however you will have to make sure that your nursing training is recognized in Denmark, as I think only nurses trained in Denmark, England and Ireland are recognized in Denmark. Also to get a nursing ... Read More
Income tax in Denmark by lostincopenhagen
Hello everyone. I was looking at the wikipage here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_Denmark to get a grasp of the taxation system in Denmark. I just have a few questions. Income below DKK 42,900 (USD 7,600) (2010-level, adjusted annually) ...
Snaremosevej is in Fredericias only Suburb of Erritsø, it is not fare away so you can still easily live en Fredericia and drive/cycle/take the bus to work. Try looking at www.lejebolig.dk and www.boligportal.dk ans search for what is available in ... Read More
Income tax in Denmark by lostincopenhagen
Hello everyone. I was looking at the wikipage here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_Denmark to get a grasp of the taxation system in Denmark. I just have a few questions. Income below DKK 42,900 (USD 7,600) (2010-level, adjusted annually) ...
Hi, Fredericia is my home town :D I hope you are going to enjoy it there. The minimum tax % is 38% But with your earnings you might have to pay a higher % Maybe you should contact the company and have them answer the question as they should know ... Read More
question about indskund/deposit in cooperative housing by Andrea_L_O
Hi all, My husband and I are likely to be moving to Copenhagen. I've been looking at housing and it seems that by far the best rent is through a cooperative. However, they say things like rent (Husleje) 5,000 DK, and deposit (indskund)of ...
Hi. I think what you have seen is something called "andels lejligheder", maybe translated to something like semi owned flats, you buy into the cooprative say 895 000 Dkkr and then you pay a rent every month that is cheaper then renting a normal ... Read More
Advice please by gr3gster
I am from South Africa; I would like advice on how my girlfriend from the Ukraine can move over to South Africa permanently or maybe for tow years . We know each other for a few months now just over the net and we would like a two year temporary ...
Maybe you should just invite your GF on a 3 month tourist visa, that is easy to get, and then you will get to know each other a bit. It is very difficult to get a Life Partner Permit or Spousal visa if you have never meet each other, I had to prove ... Read More
LPP and work endorsment - apply in UK or within South Africa by toomuchbutneverenough
Hi After reading a few forums and chatting to a few immigration specialists, I'm still not sure whether to apply for the LPP and work endorsment in the UK or SA. My girlfriend already has a job offer in SA, so I would like to apply for the LP and ...
You can only apply for a work endorsment if you have a job offer, it is not a general work endorsment, but an endorsment related to a specific job, if you want to change job you must reapply for a new endorsment. If you do not have a job offer, you ... Read More
Cost of living in Denmark by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Denmark. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Hi. Renting through an agency is very expensive, I would try to find some thing privately and only go the agency route if unable to find something. try www.boligportal.dk or www.lejebolig.dk there are other sites as well, just look for them. Good ... Read More
Wedding in Copenhagen by Onegina
Hi everyone! I wanted to ask if anybody knows what is the best way to celebrate a wedding in Copenhagen with a limited budget? First we thought to get married in winter but decided to postpone to summer for all the friends from all over the world ...
Hi. There are halls you can rent I used to work in a restaurant that has a separate hall where you can bring your own food and drinks or buy it all there, or any combination, try giving them a call +45 33 91 11 48. There are many other pleases like ... Read More
Denmar work visa advice by annaety
Hi everyone, I'm an Australian Citizen, currently on a working holiday visa in London, trying to obtain a visa to work in Denmark. I have been offered a position in Denmark, however a working holiday for denmark only allows me to work 6 months ...
Hi. I dont know much about applying for visas in DK, but i do know that there are not many loop holes. The best might be if the company got a English branch and you can be employed by them but be "stationed" in DK.... Sorry for not having ... Read More