Meet expats in South Africa

Get connected on InterNations.

InterNations is the world's number one Expat Community online. Sign up now to meet other expats where you live.

Sandro Pedace

Living in South Africa | from Switzerland

"With InterNations, you'll meet interesting expats wherever you go - both online and offline."

Stephanie Gainsbourg

Living in South Africa | from France

"InterNations provided me with an "entrance" to the expat circles of Pretoria, so to speak, and helped me get to know other French expatriates. "

InterNations - a community of trust

InterNations - a trusted Network & Guide for Expats in South Africa

  • Join our community and get to know members of South Africa’s vibrant expat community
  • Receive reliable information and exchange insider tips about the South African expat living
  • Meet fellow expatriates at top InterNations events in Cape Town, Johannesburg and many other regions

Welcome to the Expat South Africa Chapter!

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo and a warm welcome to InterNations South Africa! Our network for expats in South Africa is tailored to your particular needs and helps you with moving to and settling in South Africa. Relocating overseas to a foreign country is adventurous and also challenging now and then. For expatriates South Africa a lot of questions come up such as: ʺHow good is the health care system in South Africa and do I need special vaccinations?ʺ, ʺIn which district should we live when moving to Durban?ʺ or ʺHow about the overall safety in Cape Town?ʺ And many more questions…

InterNations aims to support you, as an expatriate, in getting to know the South Africa expat community and discovering the South African way of life in all its facets, from having the traditional bobotie to celebrating the Day of Reconciliation.

We are present not only in South Africa, but worldwide including numerous countries in Africa – for instance our chapter for China Expatriates. You might also consider to stop by at our Expats Portugal community during your next travel.

Our Support for South Africa Expatriates

Show all nationalities

South Africa Expatriates Network

Find and get to know like-minded expatriates residing in South Africa, their partners and families.

South Africa Guide for Expats

South Africa Expat Guide

Expat Forum South Africa

Obtain trustworthy advice and local insight from fellow members in our South Africa expat forums.

South Africa Expat Forum

South Africa Events for Expatriates

Meet up with expatriates of diverse backgrounds and nationalities at our regular InterNations Events.

South Africa Expat Events

Embark on South Africa Expats Life

From the Cape of Good Hope to the wilderness trails of Kruger National park, South Africa has much to offer to expatriates, tourists and travelers from all over the world. However, the sizable expat South Africa community is mainly attracted by its economic opportunities, e.g. in the mining sector, and the urban development in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Expat living in South Africa surely can face a challenge once in a while, but at the same time it is a wonderful intercultural experience you will never forget.

Curious to explore the world? Just visit our group for Expat Peru to get a glimpse of InterNations around the globe. Or perhaps our Expat France can provide you with helpful tips on living abroad

The Network for like-minded Expatriates in South Africa

In our social network, you can easily get in touch with other expatriates living in South Africa in a private and protected environment where trust, confidence and friendly ‘netiquette’ are essentials. You may ask other expat members from South Africa’s international community about insider tips, e.g. how to obtain a work permit. Moreover, you’ll also meet your fellow expatriates in South Africa in real life at our top-quality InterNations Get-Togethers – the best way for casual socializing in the capital city and other places like Durban or Johannesburg for all members of the South Africa expat community.

InterNations Guided Tour

Join the World's Number One Expat Community

Make the most of your stay abroad!

Request your Invitation