Hey Tayllor, this update on your move to SA is real. It's tougher than some folks think, and tons of Black Americans who head down here run into similar stuff. Remember how I told you about the Jones family? Nightmares opening a bank account and just getting settled in those first few months. But hey, they figured it out and are doin' alright now. I'm sure this video's gonna be a lifesaver for Black Americans who stumbled upon it and thinkin' about movin' to SA. Knowing the bumps in the road beforehand makes a big difference. So happy you crushed those obstacles, just like all the other Black Americans who've made South Africa their new home. Speaking about our lingo, please familarize yourself with our local English lingo. We call barbecue (Braai) , Gass station (Garage), Traffic lights (Robots) , Sidewalk (Pavement), Fries (Chips), Soda (Cool drink) etc. Much love to y'all fam, i wish y'all nothing but the best. 😊❤
Yes, it’s always good to give a true perspective because it can always help that next person out. Then they don’t have to make the same mistakes you did. Thanks for watching Joe
Please don't tell people to travel around south Africa with cash there are ways to get your money here easier into your account you guys were jus not aware of it please rather investigate further there is a solution to that
@@EltonMatheko I didn’t tell them to travel with cash, I said that may be the way to get around issues we had…context is important However I’ve been here for several months and can say in the area that we are having cash on you isn’t a problem. And that’s my experience so I don’t see an issue
We didn’t need any help, we like to figure things out on our own and work through any obstacles (: or more like, nothing that was going on was too big that we couldn’t handle it. But I’d love to meet up with yall one day to get lunch
Getting a place was 😮 agonizing for me. Glad you said what I feel, I miss the water there. I'm Cali born and currently reside in Florida. Relocating there has been testing for sure.
Tayllor wow, you shared some very important stuff today. This is a def a big help for the diaspora planning to move to SA. Thank you and your family for sharing your experiences.
Great to see an HONEST review, SA is great and has its issues too Try Durban, it gets alot of bad rep because the media is trying to position CapeTown as the ultimate gem. KZN is a real gem, the South coast is the most beautiful and has warm beaches with a chilled pace 🙌🔥 Also try Howick, natal midlands
We were just out there in February (I put a video up before this one) and we loved it. It was so beautiful, the weather was rainy so we couldn’t do a lot but next time I’m going to plan it better (it was spur of the moment)
@@TayllorChaniseI watched that video actually I think last week.He's right,Durban is a gem...have everything Cape Town has but cheaper. It rains but it's also warmer...I'm not taking anything from Cape Town,its beautiful and windy but they're pushing it more compared to Durban is great honestly
Hi Taylor moving is never easy , even moving from Cape Town to Joburg or moving from north to south is just unpleasant experiences that requires patience,I pray you to settle down make a stable home with ur family and have a full enjoyment coz this country a lot to offer you are in the right place ❤
I’m saying! Moving is the bane of my existence even in America. I really hate the whole process, and unexpected twists and turns. However that hasn’t detracted from how much I love it here (: thanks for watching !
I’m in the process of moving there and working on my retirement visa (military). I want to thank you so much for this video. Thus far, you are the only one that I have come across that has gave in depth insight on your experience/feelings in regards to the big moving experience. I think your family and “The Jones” should meet up. They have two kids, and new residents in Jo’burg. Keep being positive and providing great content. ❤
You’re so welcome! I hope I can continue to help you all, and make the process a little easier with my experiences. And that would be cool, I watch their videos all the time (:
Open a mercantile bank before you come to SA, you can transfer any amount you want or Bank of America. There’s Johannesburg and CT branches. I had no hustles whatsoever
Once upon a time I was also a foreign national in the USA on a visa and my recollection of opening a bank account wasn’t easy either. You’re just experiencing what it feels to be ‘an immigrant’.😉
@@TayllorChanise 😃I’m with you 💯. I was just articulating to your audience so they can get a well rounded perspective. Unfortunately 20years ago i had no platform to relay the same message
So glad you two worked through all the challenges. 😊 I agree with you there will most definitely be challenges. My time abroad was cut short for some of the same reasos. The place wasn't ready, not even a refrigerator in the kitchen. The photos I was shown was not the property I saw in person. I was told to go to an AirbnB while they get the place ready. No ma'am lol by day 4 I headed back to the states. I aint forcing nothing Iol I took it as a sign. 😅 I'll try again end of year! 🤞 Thanks for sharing your experience it can help others! 😊
The accent topic is interesting to me. I've consumed a ton of American entertainment/media since I was a child. So, the accent isn't hard to understand at all. But as a South African expat, I find that Americans struggle with my accent at times. It's gotten to the point where I feel like I have to adjust my accent to accommodate them.
Same thing for us. Sometimes my husband says words the way you all pronounce them so that we can be understood. It’s so interesting that we speak the same words but an accent can change so much. I think it’s because in American we encounter mostly Latin accents so we aren’t used to the dialect or pronunciation of words that you all use here. Another subscriber said you all speak Oxford English so I guess that’s the difference
The issues you experienced with getting a bank account is because of international regulations needed to combat international financial crime, unfortunately, if you are on a visa you are considered high risk for such crimes and thus the due diligence the bank has to do is quite extensive. If you are on a residency, you are vetted for that, so then the requirements are simpler.
Thaayu Thaayu, So I plan on being in the same situation this year. What can I do to prepare? Is there a website that gives a list of required documents?
@@BookOfAsaph you can attempt to call the banks to ask questions about the accounts that will be available with the visa you will have. But otherwise you have to apply in person as a foreign national and must have a SA address.
you are and excellent communicator I am Irish lived in SA for 6 months opened a bank a/c with Standard bank lucky I had a Zulu Girlfriend wish you guys health and happiness
Glad you got it sorted but i had to chuckle a bit, it sounds like you left america on a whim. I have travelled to other countries as a SAn and the first thing you would do is to notify your bank that you are travelling, you do this to avoid the risk of getting your access blocked as a safety precaution also they will give you information on the country you are travelling to and advice. Secondly is you need to setup your phone for international roaming so when you touch down you get service
Opening a bank account when you are a local is really easy. It took me 40minutes max to open one in SA. When I moved to China, it took two weeks of back and forths. Work permits, residence permits and visa checks. So many red tapes. It’s really normal. I suspect the same would be the case if I moved to the US and tried to open a bank account. All the best with your journey. So happy you and your beautiful family pushed through it all.
Very informative content,ull understand our english(oxford english)😂....make friends with South Africans who have kids as well 4 u guys to transition easily nd learn our enhlish😊😊😊❤....loved ur video!!!
Hi Taylor thank you for your response I'm glad you guys are finding your feet an your way around welcome to you an your family we pray that you guys will fully adjust an make this your permanent home welcome an thank you for choosing South Africa have a wonderful stay guys God bless you an your family
Great video. South Africa is a great place. I visited there and other African countries several times. I often traveled to the African continent. I would recommend everyone who is considering relocating to Africa or anyone continent in the world to do your research before relocating, even if the country speaks the same language. English is different in other countries and yes, when i come to Africa, people sometimes have a hard time understanding me and vice versa. Sometimes speaking slowly will help. I learned to use a prepaid bank card when traveling to avoid the international fees because banks will charge a high interest fees for each transaction. I love South Africa and it's a great place to visit, however i would highly recommend people do their research first before traveling.
Prepaid bank cards won’t be useful if you move but probably good if visiting for a known amount of time. It’s best to just open an account here if you do move
Hey cc. Enjoying your videos. Its unlikely 2 b scammed in SA because peices are fixed for everyone unless u buy at shops runned by some categories of indians.
A TV license? You are the first one that I have heard to speak on this. As far as understanding certain words, I asked for bacon pronouncing it baykin and the waitress was looking at me crazy and we had to go back and forth a couple of times for understanding. She was like bay CON. I'm like yeah that's what I said.
Omg yes. The pronunciation wars lol. We both will be saying the same exact word and both of us will still be lost in translation. It’s quite funny bc who knew an accent played that much of a role in understanding.
@@TayllorChanise Trevor Noah said this in one of his comedy sessions, very funy as it plays out in real life. Speaking in a tone or pronunciang things the way people understand will save your life. 😅🤣😂😀😃
@@normantshokotshela5290 no seriously lol. It’s so funny because we all are trying to understand each other and we are all saying the same thing. Definitely putting a little accent on the words helps I’ve noticed 😂
Firstly guys welcome and you all are going to thank yourselves later for the scary move you all made it takes bravery. You all will settle in just give it time. 🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺
You cant get a bank account without a work permit or registered company or permanent res. I think this is universal. Our banking system is very easy you apply online and card gets delivered to you in SA.
No there’s different processes depending on the kind of visa/ passport you have and how the classify your funds. So as straightforward as it may seem (it should be), there was a lot of hoops to jump. Especially for our particular situation. Now as a resident I’m sure it’s extremely easy or if you’re on a work visa (which we are not)
I like your video. SA is currently at the top of my list of possible places to retire and you actually talk a lot about a few things I had questions about as I try to plan my move--simple things like opening a bank account, getting a phone number/SIM card, etc. I had no idea about the TV license. What do they call napkins in SA?
I love your videos. We have similar interests and I am starting my exit from US. Love Cape Town. So your videos are super helpful. Did you feel you needed a bank account in SA? I was thinking of keeping my US accounts and just use my cards. Thoughts on this?
Hi India, so using your cards is fine but you can get foreign transaction fees and atm fees/bank fees depending on your bank. So double check. For us, getting accounts here were necessary especially for being able to access money quickly and do transfers (: I hope that helps
Thank you for this wonderfully informative video! I’ll definitely be keeping these things in mind for my upcoming move. One question I have though is what was the process like for daycare enrollment and finding house help?
Daycare was just scrubbing through the internet and composing a list of what we wanted and the price range. Then we set up tours. It was super simple, just have your vaccination records and passport/visa info. For the helpers, she actually was the owners helper prior to us moving in so I asked her if she would like to continue coming there. But there’s a few websites you can search for them, I can’t remember the URL’s of the top of my head. If i remember I’ll comment them under here
@@jamaicanonthemove.3239 Thank you and I’m glad to hear it. After doing some research I found some great info on schools, enrollment and requirements. Looks like it’s the same as here in the states aside from pricing.
@@TayllorChanise Definitely the Garden Route, it's a stretch of road between PE and Cape Town, it takes 7 days to fully enjoy but you can do it in a day although you'll miss out on the beauty of the area th-cam.com/video/SJcZpX-hAZ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jxziDWa4IEOkz09P
My husband was primarily driving at first, but he adapted very quickly. I’ve only driven going down to Durban and really my biggest issue was not veering to the left as I drove. I had to get used to the new orientation but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
You should have tried to deposit from american bank to paypal than to your RSA bank account ..would be better amount,maybe fees could be bit high though
The fees were astronomical at the time for PayPal (and still may be high for the amount needed to send) We were needing to transfer a very large sum of money so Remitly was the option that worked the best and used that until the direct deposit commenced But PayPal would absolutely be an option if someone didn’t need to transfer as much. And it’s quick
What’re you even talking about? Lol I said opening a bank account in the U.S. as regular person/citizen.. why would I even know if it’s hard to do on a visa?
Presently I live in Columbia SC and have started to the process to apply for a retirement visa for SA. I hope to move to SA in September. What part of SC are you from?
Napkins for us are are what you call diapers and yes serviettes are what you call napkins. I am sure that you have been very shocked to learn about this and more
There’s been a few words that I have had to learn or relearn a new meaning. It’s always interesting when I learn a new meaning of a word I typically use
That's our Africa for you you have to slow down now south Africa is developed i can imagine those moving to my country Uganda how much they have to change to slow down to the Ugandan setting Think every country here has everything one might need coming from overseas the only difference is our life and systems are slow
Definitely an adjustment from the really quick service we get in America. I’d say that’s a big change which isn’t bad but does take some getting used to. So used to being able to go go go and really lack patience
Opening a bank account in France is tough. They want all of your personal finances, and then they will not respond. They are just highly nosy and intrusive. When I was in Portugal, it was much more accessible. Finding an apartment is horrendous in France. They want a dossier, pay stubs, a statement, references, and sometimes a guarantor. The apartment search will end when they say they need your French pay stubs. To get anything in France, you must work for a French company, start a business, or have cash to invest in their non-airconditioned or non-heated housing unless you're buying new. Also, France and Portugal have a large Black community, but racism is rampant. In France, racism is really intense for the Algerians and maybe Moroccans who can't find jobs, resulting in them being anti-Black Americans. They are mad because they are poorly treated, and we are not! Finally, Servette is a word used years ago in the U.S.A., but we say napkins now. Stay strong! Remember, it's a significant change, which is why many people don't leave the United States! You must be a strong explorer with adaptability skills to adjust to a life abroad!
It’s hard to compare the two because I believe there’s more African immigrants here compared to Palestinians in America. If you wanted to compare maybe Mexican immigrants to African immigrants and how they are treated in both countries then I think it’s much more comparable.
Nope, we are pretty confident in our abilities so we did it ourselves. The funny thing about consultants is that’s all they can do is consult. You still have to do the work, so why not just do it yourself and save thousands lol. Honestly I wouldnt change a thing when it comes to that, because nobody knows what are needs are like us. And so when we did it, all by ourselves, we were proud and now that everything has settled I’m even more proud of our ability to do whatever we set our minds to. Consultants are good especially for people who get nervous with a lot of moving parts
I'm genuinely confused how you could overpay for items that have prices listed on the shelves & online? It's not like you have to ask someone & as soon as they hear your accent then they make up inflated prices. Just buy from stores in malls & there won't be any issues. You'll find that some even have QR codes you can scan, not to mention the Price Check app can compare prices across multiple stores. The best part is there is no state tax, so the price you see will be the same at the check out till. Check your receipt for VAT (Value Added Tax) it will show you that 15% was already included on the price tag so there's no guess work & that goes for every province. Nearly every store has cards for discounts & reward points, all you need is an address & mobile number. No legitimate store is going to make you overpay because you're unfamiliar with the currency. Certain things might cost more than the US depending on the season & demand however, most things will cost less.
What do you even mean? There’s a such thing as items costing more in different stores, or in different places…I don’t think you needed to write a think piece lol. If you don’t get what I’m saying then you just don’t get it
@@TayllorChanise Oh, that's awesome. You just made my evening which was going south. Yeah definitely, I'll hit ya'll up once my work schedule dies down during the cause of the month. Thank you so much, Tyllor🙏🏾
I don't think it's an exaggeration, I have bank accounts with all the major banks, and it's a nightmare getting things processed as a South African, opening a savings account is a one day process , but any other account type takes days. So imagine how much red tape we go through because of regulations, then amplify a non-SA's experience, especially if you're not an existing client of a bank.
@TayllorChanise I can only imagine 😫. Our banking system is great indeed, but we often forget the on-boarding processes are not the same for all. But I trust you'll fully settle in asap. Enjoy it here, happy to see people coming back to the African continent. 🙏
All these things are luxury problems for Westerners.. There are many millions in South Africa that live in utter poverty.. Millions that take the meth drug to escape reality... Millions that suffer every day!!
@@hopebuhali3887 You want to bet?? There are millions of people in SA addicted to Tik.. Let's not forget that SA has at least 60 million LEGAL inhabitants.. And an estimated 5 million ILLEGAL inhabitants.. You gonna tell me that there aren't millions on drugs out of 65 million? I assume you're from SA.. You should know better..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣nah 70% of South Africans do not pay TV license whenever a store asks for TV licenses just skip to the next one I promise you, you will get a shop that will cell without the license 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Opening a bank account when you are a local is really easy. It took me 40minutes max to open one in SA. When I moved to China, it took two weeks of back and forths. Work permits, residence permits and visa checks. So many red tapes. It’s really normal. I suspect the same would be the case if I moved to the US and tried to open a bank account. All the best with your journey. So happy you and your beautiful family pushed through it all.
Hey Tayllor, this update on your move to SA is real. It's tougher than some folks think, and tons of Black Americans who head down here run into similar stuff. Remember how I told you about the Jones family? Nightmares opening a bank account and just getting settled in those first few months. But hey, they figured it out and are doin' alright now.
I'm sure this video's gonna be a lifesaver for Black Americans who stumbled upon it and thinkin' about movin' to SA. Knowing the bumps in the road beforehand makes a big difference. So happy you crushed those obstacles, just like all the other Black Americans who've made South Africa their new home.
Speaking about our lingo, please familarize yourself with our local English lingo.
We call barbecue (Braai) , Gass station (Garage), Traffic lights (Robots) , Sidewalk (Pavement), Fries (Chips), Soda (Cool drink) etc.
Much love to y'all fam, i wish y'all nothing but the best. 😊❤
Yes, it’s always good to give a true perspective because it can always help that next person out. Then they don’t have to make the same mistakes you did.
Thanks for watching Joe
Please don't tell people to travel around south Africa with cash there are ways to get your money here easier into your account you guys were jus not aware of it please rather investigate further there is a solution to that
@@EltonMatheko I didn’t tell them to travel with cash, I said that may be the way to get around issues we had…context is important
However I’ve been here for several months and can say in the area that we are having cash on you isn’t a problem. And that’s my experience so I don’t see an issue
In South Africa, you learn how to wait and trust the process.
I told you if yall need help with anything just reach out. We've been doing this for longer than a year. We live in GlenVista area
We didn’t need any help, we like to figure things out on our own and work through any obstacles (: or more like, nothing that was going on was too big that we couldn’t handle it.
But I’d love to meet up with yall one day to get lunch
Glenvista is beautiful. As a black american my wife and i wish we had people to reach out to when we were in Sa.
@@TayllorChanise anytime. Just let me know
@@jayleezy3681 you do have people here you can reach out too. We're always available.
@@changingthenarrative thank you 🥹 you can email me if you’d like, we’d love to meet yall when the weather is better
Your kids will be teaching South African lingo soon. Thank you for sharing your experience. Welcome to South Africa, enjoy your stay here.
They already are! It’s so cute listening to their little accents they use with their new words. Thank you !
You have a fantastic attitude 👏🏾 I love your content ❤️
Thank you sis! 🤍
I love your mindset, so positive 38:19
Getting a place was 😮 agonizing for me. Glad you said what I feel, I miss the water there. I'm Cali born and currently reside in Florida. Relocating there has been testing for sure.
Girl I was fighting for my life!
If you’re wanna be around water(not a beach) visit Hartbeespoort or Vaal river for a boat ride with beautiful sceneries it’s an hour drive from jhb
Ohhh thanks for this for this suggestion!
Yes I highly recommend haartbeespoort if in jhb North its a 45mins drive outside peak hours
@@Nyameka-j7z thank you for the info !
Tayllor wow, you shared some very important stuff today. This is a def a big help for the diaspora planning to move to SA. Thank you and your family for sharing your experiences.
Thank you for your kind words (: I’m happy I can help so many people
Great to see an HONEST review, SA is great and has its issues too
Try Durban, it gets alot of bad rep because the media is trying to position CapeTown as the ultimate gem. KZN is a real gem, the South coast is the most beautiful and has warm beaches with a chilled pace
🙌🔥
Also try Howick, natal midlands
We were just out there in February (I put a video up before this one) and we loved it. It was so beautiful, the weather was rainy so we couldn’t do a lot but next time I’m going to plan it better (it was spur of the moment)
@@TayllorChanise Best of luck next time, enjoy 🙌
@@TayllorChaniseI watched that video actually I think last week.He's right,Durban is a gem...have everything Cape Town has but cheaper. It rains but it's also warmer...I'm not taking anything from Cape Town,its beautiful and windy but they're pushing it more compared to Durban is great honestly
@TayllorChanise I stay in Durban wishing I can give pointers because I don't think when people get in KZN they go in right places.
@@sizakelediya3872 no it’s just not our vibe, beautiful place but we know what we like (:
Hopefully this 1st month will turn into years....we enjoy having you here 😊🎉
Yes !
Omg I want to move here! Glad I found your channel can’t wait to visit this summer!
Do your research first before going. I would recommend that
Hi Taylor moving is never easy , even moving from Cape Town to Joburg or moving from north to south is just unpleasant experiences that requires patience,I pray you to settle down make a stable home with ur family and have a full enjoyment coz this country a lot to offer you are in the right place ❤
I’m saying! Moving is the bane of my existence even in America. I really hate the whole process, and unexpected twists and turns. However that hasn’t detracted from how much I love it here (: thanks for watching !
I’m in the process of moving there and working on my retirement visa (military). I want to thank you so much for this video. Thus far, you are the only one that I have come across that has gave in depth insight on your experience/feelings in regards to the big moving experience. I think your family and “The Jones” should meet up. They have two kids, and new residents in Jo’burg. Keep being positive and providing great content. ❤
You’re so welcome! I hope I can continue to help you all, and make the process a little easier with my experiences. And that would be cool, I watch their videos all the time (:
Open a mercantile bank before you come to SA, you can transfer any amount you want or Bank of America. There’s Johannesburg and CT branches. I had no hustles whatsoever
Once upon a time I was also a foreign national in the USA on a visa and my recollection of opening a bank account wasn’t easy either. You’re just experiencing what it feels to be ‘an immigrant’.😉
That’s what the point of the video lol. I literally explaining how things are not easy to navigate
@@TayllorChanise 😃I’m with you 💯. I was just articulating to your audience so they can get a well rounded perspective. Unfortunately 20years ago i had no platform to relay the same message
@@TraveLAttitudes oh okay lol I was like “???“ 😂 but it’s never too late!
Great insight and information. 👍
Your realism and positivity is a vibe.😇
Your children are fortunate to have you guys as parents! Stay blessed.🙏
So glad you two worked through all the challenges. 😊 I agree with you there will most definitely be challenges.
My time abroad was cut short for some of the same reasos. The place wasn't ready, not even a refrigerator in the kitchen. The photos I was shown was not the property I saw in person.
I was told to go to an AirbnB while they get the place ready. No ma'am lol by day 4 I headed back to the states. I aint forcing nothing Iol I took it as a sign. 😅
I'll try again end of year! 🤞
Thanks for sharing your experience it can help others! 😊
Great info, thanks!
No problem
The accent topic is interesting to me. I've consumed a ton of American entertainment/media since I was a child. So, the accent isn't hard to understand at all. But as a South African expat, I find that Americans struggle with my accent at times. It's gotten to the point where I feel like I have to adjust my accent to accommodate them.
Same thing for us. Sometimes my husband says words the way you all pronounce them so that we can be understood. It’s so interesting that we speak the same words but an accent can change so much. I think it’s because in American we encounter mostly Latin accents so we aren’t used to the dialect or pronunciation of words that you all use here. Another subscriber said you all speak Oxford English so I guess that’s the difference
The issues you experienced with getting a bank account is because of international regulations needed to combat international financial crime, unfortunately, if you are on a visa you are considered high risk for such crimes and thus the due diligence the bank has to do is quite extensive. If you are on a residency, you are vetted for that, so then the requirements are simpler.
Now this is a good perspective. At least I can look forward to more ease when we get approved for residency. Thanks for the info
Thaayu Thaayu, So I plan on being in the same situation this year. What can I do to prepare? Is there a website that gives a list of required documents?
@@BookOfAsaph you can attempt to call the banks to ask questions about the accounts that will be available with the visa you will have. But otherwise you have to apply in person as a foreign national and must have a SA address.
you are and excellent communicator I am Irish lived in SA for 6 months opened a bank a/c with Standard bank lucky I had a Zulu Girlfriend wish you guys health and happiness
@@jameswilde3203 thank you James !
Glad you got it sorted but i had to chuckle a bit, it sounds like you left america on a whim. I have travelled to other countries as a SAn and the first thing you would do is to notify your bank that you are travelling, you do this to avoid the risk of getting your access blocked as a safety precaution also they will give you information on the country you are travelling to and advice. Secondly is you need to setup your phone for international roaming so when you touch down you get service
It’s impossible to move on a whim when you have to apply for residency visas. Also I’m not talking about American banks and our phones were fine
Beautiful video thanks 😊 for the raw & uncut information to get to know ❤
You’re welcome !
Well, relocation is a challenge, but you have a positive mindset, you'll settle in quiet well.
Definitely got easier as time went on, the beginning was rocky for sure. Thanks for watching
Beautiful story family. Adjusting is not easy but it's good that you have settled in so well. Enjoy your stay on this beautiful counrty. ❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Thank you 🤍🤍
Your welcome my sister sorry 😢for unnecessary things that happened to you love from Pretoria.
lol i couldnt hear what you were saying sis, because of you beauty and your glow.
So nice of you to say!
Opening a bank account when you are a local is really easy. It took me 40minutes max to open one in SA. When I moved to China, it took two weeks of back and forths. Work permits, residence permits and visa checks. So many red tapes. It’s really normal. I suspect the same would be the case if I moved to the US and tried to open a bank account. All the best with your journey. So happy you and your beautiful family pushed through it all.
Very informative content,ull understand our english(oxford english)😂....make friends with South Africans who have kids as well 4 u guys to transition easily nd learn our enhlish😊😊😊❤....loved ur video!!!
You’re so righttt !
Your husband's art is DOPE! Gonna cop one.
Glad ya'll are getting acclimated. to SA
Thank you!
@@TayllorChanise i drop a link in the description.
Thanks for sharing a very informative video. Remain blessed.
Of course !
Hi Taylor thank you for your response I'm glad you guys are finding your feet an your way around welcome to you an your family we pray that you guys will fully adjust an make this your permanent home welcome an thank you for choosing South Africa have a wonderful stay guys God bless you an your family
Thank you! Yes it was a little rocky but things have settled down and have gotten normalized.
Great video. South Africa is a great place. I visited there and other African countries several times. I often traveled to the African continent. I would recommend everyone who is considering relocating to Africa or anyone continent in the world to do your research before relocating, even if the country speaks the same language. English is different in other countries and yes, when i come to Africa, people sometimes have a hard time understanding me and vice versa. Sometimes speaking slowly will help. I learned to use a prepaid bank card when traveling to avoid the international fees because banks will charge a high interest fees for each transaction. I love South Africa and it's a great place to visit, however i would highly recommend people do their research first before traveling.
Prepaid bank cards won’t be useful if you move but probably good if visiting for a known amount of time. It’s best to just open an account here if you do move
Hey cc. Enjoying your videos. Its unlikely 2 b scammed in SA because peices are fixed for everyone unless u buy at shops runned by some categories of indians.
hey lovey! Thank you sis!
A few years back a dollar was around 7-8 rand. Our economy hasnt been doing well in the last 10-15 years.
Go do a video on Waterfall Estate near Mall Of Africa
A TV license? You are the first one that I have heard to speak on this. As far as understanding certain words, I asked for bacon pronouncing it baykin and the waitress was looking at me crazy and we had to go back and forth a couple of times for understanding. She was like bay CON. I'm like yeah that's what I said.
Omg yes. The pronunciation wars lol. We both will be saying the same exact word and both of us will still be lost in translation. It’s quite funny bc who knew an accent played that much of a role in understanding.
@@TayllorChanise Trevor Noah said this in one of his comedy sessions, very funy as it plays out in real life.
Speaking in a tone or pronunciang things the way people understand will save your life. 😅🤣😂😀😃
@@normantshokotshela5290 no seriously lol. It’s so funny because we all are trying to understand each other and we are all saying the same thing. Definitely putting a little accent on the words helps I’ve noticed 😂
Firstly guys welcome and you all are going to thank yourselves later for the scary move you all made it takes bravery. You all will settle in just give it time. 🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺
Yes it’s already gotten much better (:
Move to the City of Durban to a place called *umhlanga rocks* you'll love it there!
8:40 If you don’t have a TV license, you can buy it simultaneously with a new TV. The whole transaction will take you less than 5 minutes.
The more you know (:
Nice one
When you touring please try to visit shelly beach and margate on the south coast of Durban😊
Next time we go back I’ll add it to our itinerary (:
South Coast is goated 🐐 I love Margate
There are areas that doesn’t experience load shedding at all
I don’t experience it, but that’s good for others to know for sure
I’m loving the t shirt. Please promote some more. I wouldn’t mind buying to show some support and also stand out😄👌🏽
As soon as we get our residency and he can open his store I’ll let you all know. And yes, I’ll start showing more stuff that he has.
You cant get a bank account without a work permit or registered company or permanent res. I think this is universal. Our banking system is very easy you apply online and card gets delivered to you in SA.
No there’s different processes depending on the kind of visa/ passport you have and how the classify your funds. So as straightforward as it may seem (it should be), there was a lot of hoops to jump. Especially for our particular situation. Now as a resident I’m sure it’s extremely easy or if you’re on a work visa (which we are not)
Do you think a high limit credit card is better and continue banking in America? Our business is in America, so our income is from America.
I like your video. SA is currently at the top of my list of possible places to retire and you actually talk a lot about a few things I had questions about as I try to plan my move--simple things like opening a bank account, getting a phone number/SIM card, etc. I had no idea about the TV license. What do they call napkins in SA?
Serviettes (:
One more thing…do you have a realtor recommendation for apartment searching? Thank you again 🤗
I don’t, but you can message realtors on what’s app directly from the property24 app. Thats what we did
@@TayllorChanise Okay and thank you!🙏🏽
I love your videos. We have similar interests and I am starting my exit from US. Love Cape Town. So your videos are super helpful. Did you feel you needed a bank account in SA? I was thinking of keeping my US accounts and just use my cards. Thoughts on this?
Hi India, so using your cards is fine but you can get foreign transaction fees and atm fees/bank fees depending on your bank. So double check. For us, getting accounts here were necessary especially for being able to access money quickly and do transfers (: I hope that helps
Thank you for this wonderfully informative video! I’ll definitely be keeping these things in mind for my upcoming move.
One question I have though is what was the process like for daycare enrollment and finding house help?
Daycare was just scrubbing through the internet and composing a list of what we wanted and the price range. Then we set up tours. It was super simple, just have your vaccination records and passport/visa info. For the helpers, she actually was the owners helper prior to us moving in so I asked her if she would like to continue coming there. But there’s a few websites you can search for them, I can’t remember the URL’s of the top of my head. If i remember I’ll comment them under here
@@TayllorChanise Oh okay, seems much easier than I thought. Thanks again for your insight! 😊
@mylovetravel I moved from New York to Johannesburg, and it wasn't difficult to get my 11 year old registered in school.
@@jamaicanonthemove.3239 Thank you and I’m glad to hear it. After doing some research I found some great info on schools, enrollment and requirements. Looks like it’s the same as here in the states aside from pricing.
On a different note, where did you purchase that plant in the video?
We purchase our money tree at the planet nursery at the Fourways Farmers Market. I think they are to left when you first walk in
Then u will probably reside in Durban, its way cheaper than Jozi and its coastal.
Durban is cool, but I like Joburg more. Definitely a place to visit for vacations though! But it is much more affordable which is super appealing
@@TayllorChaniseHave you tried Port Elizabeth?
@@roblucci2366 actually no! But I wanted to go there, I was thinking about when though. What areas do you suggest see
@@TayllorChanise Definitely the Garden Route, it's a stretch of road between PE and Cape Town, it takes 7 days to fully enjoy but you can do it in a day although you'll miss out on the beauty of the area
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Driving on the wrong side how did you adapt
My husband was primarily driving at first, but he adapted very quickly. I’ve only driven going down to Durban and really my biggest issue was not veering to the left as I drove. I had to get used to the new orientation but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
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You should have tried to deposit from american bank to paypal than to your RSA bank account ..would be better amount,maybe fees could be bit high though
The fees were astronomical at the time for PayPal (and still may be high for the amount needed to send) We were needing to transfer a very large sum of money so Remitly was the option that worked the best and used that until the direct deposit commenced
But PayPal would absolutely be an option if someone didn’t need to transfer as much. And it’s quick
No, it's not true that one can open an account in the US while on a visa. It's very hard! And it depends on the type of visa.
What’re you even talking about? Lol I said opening a bank account in the U.S. as regular person/citizen.. why would I even know if it’s hard to do on a visa?
UK TV licences is £140 for the year so SA is very cheap
They do tv licenses over there too?! America has never
@@TayllorChanise I know ridiculous right lol
Presently I live in Columbia SC and have started to the process to apply for a retirement visa for SA. I hope to move to SA in September. What part of SC are you from?
Hi! I’m excited for you, and we lived in Columbia but we aren’t from SC. We are from Florida (:
About how much would say a a family of 5 have to save up in order to relocate to South Africa🤔🤔🤔 I have 3 three children!
I don’t have the answers for that. That would be based off your own family’s needs
Napkins for us are are what you call diapers and yes serviettes are what you call napkins. I am sure that you have been very shocked to learn about this and more
There’s been a few words that I have had to learn or relearn a new meaning. It’s always interesting when I learn a new meaning of a word I typically use
I think you can use your lease agreement as proof of residence.
Yeah that’s been always accepted for us
That's our Africa for you you have to slow down now south Africa is developed i can imagine those moving to my country Uganda how much they have to change to slow down to the Ugandan setting
Think every country here has everything one might need coming from overseas the only difference is our life and systems are slow
Definitely an adjustment from the really quick service we get in America. I’d say that’s a big change which isn’t bad but does take some getting used to. So used to being able to go go go and really lack patience
Surely it's been more than a month?!?
Did you read the description..
@@TayllorChanise AFTER commenting lol
lol yeah I have been wanting to upload this and been procrastinating like crazy
Did she just say the 1st of February?
I did
Opening a bank account in France is tough. They want all of your personal finances, and then they will not respond. They are just highly nosy and intrusive. When I was in Portugal, it was much more accessible. Finding an apartment is horrendous in France. They want a dossier, pay stubs, a statement, references, and sometimes a guarantor. The apartment search will end when they say they need your French pay stubs. To get anything in France, you must work for a French company, start a business, or have cash to invest in their non-airconditioned or non-heated housing unless you're buying new. Also, France and Portugal have a large Black community, but racism is rampant. In France, racism is really intense for the Algerians and maybe Moroccans who can't find jobs, resulting in them being anti-Black Americans. They are mad because they are poorly treated, and we are not! Finally, Servette is a word used years ago in the U.S.A., but we say napkins now. Stay strong! Remember, it's a significant change, which is why many people don't leave the United States! You must be a strong explorer with adaptability skills to adjust to a life abroad!
Do you see any similarities to the way America is dealing with the Palestinian issue and the way South Africa treats its African immigrants?
It’s hard to compare the two because I believe there’s more African immigrants here compared to Palestinians in America. If you wanted to compare maybe Mexican immigrants to African immigrants and how they are treated in both countries then I think it’s much more comparable.
Serviettes
Girl the serviettes took me out because I would have never guessed that
Excuse my ignorance but did you at any point during this move seek advice from an immigration consultant?
Nope, we are pretty confident in our abilities so we did it ourselves. The funny thing about consultants is that’s all they can do is consult. You still have to do the work, so why not just do it yourself and save thousands lol. Honestly I wouldnt change a thing when it comes to that, because nobody knows what are needs are like us. And so when we did it, all by ourselves, we were proud and now that everything has settled I’m even more proud of our ability to do whatever we set our minds to. Consultants are good especially for people who get nervous with a lot of moving parts
@@TayllorChanise I understand, thank for explaining.
I'm genuinely confused how you could overpay for items that have prices listed on the shelves & online? It's not like you have to ask someone & as soon as they hear your accent then they make up inflated prices. Just buy from stores in malls & there won't be any issues. You'll find that some even have QR codes you can scan, not to mention the Price Check app can compare prices across multiple stores. The best part is there is no state tax, so the price you see will be the same at the check out till. Check your receipt for VAT (Value Added Tax) it will show you that 15% was already included on the price tag so there's no guess work & that goes for every province. Nearly every store has cards for discounts & reward points, all you need is an address & mobile number. No legitimate store is going to make you overpay because you're unfamiliar with the currency. Certain things might cost more than the US depending on the season & demand however, most things will cost less.
What do you even mean? There’s a such thing as items costing more in different stores, or in different places…I don’t think you needed to write a think piece lol. If you don’t get what I’m saying then you just don’t get it
We should hangout. What ya'll think?
I’ve seen a few of your videos before I moved here (: we all can probably arrange something - email me
@@TayllorChanise Oh, that's awesome. You just made my evening which was going south. Yeah definitely, I'll hit ya'll up once my work schedule dies down during the cause of the month. Thank you so much, Tyllor🙏🏾
Napkins are serviettes
Yes lol
Serviettes are Napkins😂
Listen, I was so confused sis
@@TayllorChanise u will know our "lingo" within no time 😂😂
@@fatimawindvoel2253 yesss 😂
Which bank took you days to open an account ? Unless you are exaggerating.
No I’m serious. It was Standard and ABSA took a literal month to be approved
I don't think it's an exaggeration, I have bank accounts with all the major banks, and it's a nightmare getting things processed as a South African, opening a savings account is a one day process , but any other account type takes days. So imagine how much red tape we go through because of regulations, then amplify a non-SA's experience, especially if you're not an existing client of a bank.
@@Sydney_human it was a nightmare, I’m scarred lol. I won’t be switching banks for a while until I forget the process I went through 🥹
@TayllorChanise I can only imagine 😫. Our banking system is great indeed, but we often forget the on-boarding processes are not the same for all. But I trust you'll fully settle in asap. Enjoy it here, happy to see people coming back to the African continent. 🙏
@@TayllorChanise It actually not difficult with FNB, the most innovative and best digital bank in SA.
All these things are luxury problems for Westerners.. There are many millions in South Africa that live in utter poverty.. Millions that take the meth drug to escape reality... Millions that suffer every day!!
Ok….
Millions are not on drugs, stop lying
@@hopebuhali3887 You want to bet?? There are millions of people in SA addicted to Tik.. Let's not forget that SA has at least 60 million LEGAL inhabitants.. And an estimated 5 million ILLEGAL inhabitants.. You gonna tell me that there aren't millions on drugs out of 65 million? I assume you're from SA.. You should know better..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣nah 70% of South Africans do not pay TV license whenever a store asks for TV licenses just skip to the next one I promise you, you will get a shop that will cell without the license 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It was under 200 Rand so not a big financial burden, so we don’t mind paying 😅
No we use a friend’s or relatives tv license
Well people who are relocating most likely won’t have friends and family to do that with (:
Try Wise
Opening a bank account when you are a local is really easy. It took me 40minutes max to open one in SA. When I moved to China, it took two weeks of back and forths. Work permits, residence permits and visa checks. So many red tapes. It’s really normal. I suspect the same would be the case if I moved to the US and tried to open a bank account. All the best with your journey. So happy you and your beautiful family pushed through it all.