EMIGRATION TIMELINE l South Africa to New Zealand l South African YouTubers l November 2022

[@jefferson1962]

Of all the immigrants that come to NZ I have to say South Africans are my favourite. I have a lot of SA friends and theyre such wonderful people who adapt well to where ever they are. Kiaora ❤️

[@BeingBedingfield]

That’s so good to hear 😊 I’m really glad you’ve had a good experience dealing with us South Africans 🤗🇿🇦

[@michelangelopainters5519]

It’s true. Mutual love and respect always with South Africans.

[@veezulu8864]

Hie guys happy to see you ,will be joining you soon my residency visa has been approved.

[@BeingBedingfield]

🤗🤗 congratulations Vee!!!

[@roxannehaskins364]

You guys both look like you are glowing. So happy for you both!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Roxanne!

[@apnapakistan7863]

GOOD 👍

[@galynlkhan7966]

This is such informative content. I'm relocating back to SA. So excited but also daunting. But this made me feel so much better.

[@BeingBedingfield]

That’s so awesome to hear and so happy for you 🤗 I’m sure it will all go well 🙏😊

[@twebb200]

You guys deserve it. Anyone successfully going through an immigration process is a champ! Baie geluk! Can't wait till you do a video at Huka Falls!!!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Totally agree! Not easy at all! Huka Falls is on our list 👌

[@keithroberts7317]

Thanks for choosing us for your home at this time, we definitely need your skills...

[@BeingBedingfield]

It’s us that needs to be grateful to your country for being so welcoming, we appreciate it so much 🤗

[@UAinNZ-IrynaMago]

Hello from Whangarei :)

[@laurendixon37]

Loving these videos guys! Fellow South Africans currently living in London and have just started the process to move to NZ... your videos are helping loads so pls keep them coming :)

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Lauren…that’s so exciting 🤗 happy to hear our videos are helpful, we’ll definitely keep them coming 😊

[@wolfgangwolves3544]

Why are you moving from London??

[@khanyisilekhoza6200]

I love the bloopers in the end 😂😂😂 shows just how much work and effort is put into making these videos! Thanks guys!

[@daver7867]

still daylight 8pm which is great.....but that changes in autumn where you will notice it gets darker....then come winter it will be dark before 6....then theres the rain to contend with, but the mix of a warm summer and a wet winter is what makes nz so green.....and yes you havnt scrtched the surface yet......there is so much to see....nice vlog.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Dave! Hehe, yeah…we always said if we emigrate it’s gotta be before or in summer, not winter 😅

[@UAinNZ-IrynaMago]

I'm also a Civil Engineer and recently came to New Zealand because I found a job here. So much in common)))

[@TideKnotTravellers]

Loved the style of this video, the story along with the scenic walk. It's amazing how much you had to submit to prove you were in a relationship, you'd think a marriage certificate would be evidence, it's a legal document! Well done for getting through the process, these things always look easy from the outside but people forget that that's because some things are to hectic to share. Well done for sharing the honest process in an upbeat way!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks guys, really appreciate your feedback :) It is quite hard to share certain personal details, but we really hope it will help others going through the same process. Lol...we were just as surprised that we had to submit more than a marriage certificate hehe

[@Qball30]

As a teacher , started the process , looks awesome guys !

[@BeingBedingfield]

Awesome! Good luck, hope it all goes smoothly for you 💪

[@martinsmallwood9605]

Happy happy joy joy Craig and Chantz . NZ is paradise. Especially for those that can see beauty in Nature. Something you might enjoy. Mimiwhangata late november early december . On a bad day the views are sublime. Glistening white sand beaches, pohutukawa in bloom, sparkling clear water. On a good day .....

[@BeingBedingfield]

Oh my goodness, you had us at glistening white beaches 😅 thanks so much, added to our list 🤗

[@mathewrichards7309]

Nz is paradise except for the government as in Jacinda and the weather is rubbish most of the year other then that it's better to be here then SA.

[@apnapakistan7863]

GOOD 👍

[@rob.e.t.9107]

Am an avid follower of expats like yourselves, plus content from South African based youtubers. Personally I love the accent, selfishly maybe but I hope you don't lose it..( your kids will do that for you, wink wink ). Stay safe, stay well.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hehe 😅 We’ll try our best with our accents 😅 Thanks so much for watching 🙏😁

[@DavidandSarah]

Ahh, this reminds me of when my family and I immigrated to New Zealand almost 20 years ago!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Ahhh, how did you feel about it at the time?

[@lifewithLucyNZ]

Thanks for the info guys. We are doing our medicals on Tuesday and I'm a bit nervous. We can't wait to get there and start exploring.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Lucy, totally relate! But looking back, we had no reason to be nervous about the medicals 😅 hope it all goes well and you get here soon 🙏😊

[@tantra7]

I loved this - A timeline - all the blogs I watched never gave such info - very helpful - thank you🤩

[@Explorcation]

Hey guys, I had no idea what the emigration process involved! Sounds like a lot of time, work and 💰....but you made it 🙌😁 We are so happy for you both to be settled and begin really exploring your new home 🎉

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks guys…yeah, it takes a lot of effort for us South Africans 🙈 but Craig is so amazing with all the paperwork, he just got it all done 🥰😅 and we’re so happy it all worked out 🤗

[@Explorcation]

@@BeingBedingfield it sounds like he did a lot to prepare for the process, but the extra work paid off!

[@BeingBedingfield]

@@Explorcation it really did 😊

[@keatongroom]

Very cool. If you could put together a PDF guide, that would be awesome!

[@stephenbryan7435]

Thank you so much guys, loving your content very informative myself and wife might be migrating as well

[@chasingadeline]

You guys did a really good job explaining the process. My wife is from New Zealand but we live in United States… and I had to get Visa to travel during Covid. It was a pain in the butt!!!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much 😊 yeah, I can imagine! Travel has become a lot more complicated nowadays and visa requirements etc are always changing, quite hard to keep up with it all 🙈😅

[@johnpaki1534]

Hey guys that was a good watch, hope you enjoy your new country of new zealand such a cool couple take care much love

[@michelangelopainters5519]

You’ve barely scratched the surface alright. I’m a kiwi and take the beautiful beaches for granted now, but my eyes popped when I saw Queenstown and the Southern Alps with my own eyes for the first time. Even the Lake Taupo region with the central north island volcanoes will make your hair stand on end when you see it in person. It’s all before you! Hope you get enough time off work to enjoy.

[@BeingBedingfield]

🤗🤗🤗can’t wait to see it all!

[@jilldoubell-smith3646]

Good luck guys and thanks for sharing your journey 💕

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Jill 👋 thank so much for watching 😊

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

What a process!!! We are so excited for you both and looking forward to your adventures! Love the bloops too! ~Cara 💖

[@BeingBedingfield]

Haha, yeah, quite a process! Thanks so much Cara 💕

[@sagunner4623]

Hi guys, really helpful video. Thank you.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Glad you found it helpful 🙏😊

[@SiphaG]

Happy watching your vlogs. I’m trying to watch all your other vlogs fellow South African in Australia 😊

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Anneke! Wow, so many saffas in this part of the world 🤗 how long have you been in Oz?

[@SiphaG]

@@BeingBedingfield we came over 2009 we had a 4 year visa initially. The experience and the opportunities was so great we stayed longer and became citizens. Your vlogs is so educational and enjoyable.I love both your energy on the vlogs. Just happy to see a South African KZbinrs . Really by chance I discovered your channel. Dankie vir die reply waardeer dit 💖🌺🇿🇦

[@grahammunnik4411]

Love the bloopers at the end 😀

[@BeingBedingfield]

😅😅🙏

[@TheAverageTourist]

Wow what a process that was for you guys. Great information and tips throughout and I loved hearing about each step. What an adventure you are on now!! I always dream about moving to another country, but when it comes down to it I also really love Canada - so maybe I'll move somewhere else in Canada one day. All of the scenery in NZ is making me want to take a trip there though!!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Yeah, it was quite a process, but so glad we pushed through 😅 We actually considered Canada as an option at one stage, because Craig has family there 😅

[@hiemabedrog]

Your videos is helping me a lot.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Glad that it’s helpful 🙏😊

[@helenbalabanoff1409]

Another great Vlog guys, I’m sure it’s been so helpful to many people wishing to do the same! It’s always so nice to see how you’re doing!

[@hemanthharrilall5878]

I am glad you guys are settling in, quite nicely if I may say. Wish yo guys well

[@anilwee]

Hi Duo.. thank you very much for explaining the whole process (including $$ for each step... )

[@BeingBedingfield]

Only a pleasure, really hoping it helps others going through the same process :)

[@crusadesnz]

loved the bloopers haha

[@BeingBedingfield]

😅😅thanks 😂

[@deeplalmoonesar8960]

Hi this is kd moonesar from durban enjoy your videos

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Deeplal! So happy that Durbanites are still watching our videos 😊🤗

[@deeplalmoonesar8960]

Thank u for reply

[@spidermek5416]

You go all through that just to come to my country. Well, I hope you make it here. My country is not cheap. Have a safe journe

[@michelecrouse5284]

great content thanks guys.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks Michele 😊

[@anneriewitting7054]

Just love following you ❤️

[@BeingBedingfield]

Aww Annerie ❤️❤️❤️

[@findingwaldotravel]

Informative video! :)

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Waldo 👋 thanks!

[@larrymeyer2917]

From Durban as well. But living in the tranquil Victoria BC Canada. And it was nice to follow your Durban episodes. Immigration is so different for many, with children, young and older and without children. My advice is to do it early, its a lot harder when you have to deal with teenage children, especially boys.

[@jashanr5765]

great video guys

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TravelInteresante]

It sounds like it was a lot of work and you had to follow many steps but I'm sure it was all worth it! As an immigrant (Gökçe), I know and understand the hardship of the decision making, leaving family and friends behind, and adopting to a new culture. It's exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time. We wish you the best of luck and joy on this new journey! 🥂

[@nomyaleloxolilizwe502]

Thank you for the information, if i may ask did you have to do X- ray’s. I am currently pregnant and just heard that X-ray is not recommended for me.

[@betchaanbetjane7045]

Interesting, why were you surprised at cheap flights on 09/11? You both look well, no stress, it’s amazing how that helps people assimilate quickly

[@CourtneyDaries]

Hey guys, my husband and I are enjoying your content. We are wanting to start our process as well. Just a question (one of many...), did Craig do a skills assessment test and with which company? I am an engineer as well, so the information will be really beneficial.

[@flyingmonkeys9774]

Wow. That was a lot of work. It was a lot easier 20 years ago. A tip to newbies from SA. Drop the SA flag on your clothing, car, etc. You live in NZ now. Kiwi's hate South African's pushing their old identity around. You don't want to stand out as a South African. They will constantly remind you that you are South African because of you accent. It becomes old and annoying. Best of luck.

[@elishahowe9954]

We are nearly 14 months into the process....just waiting for those visas now. Did Craig have to register with a professional body in order to practice in NZ? That's really what's taken the bulk of our time. Can't hardly wait anymore....

[@BeingBedingfield]

😳 14 months! Shame guys, what a process! Hope it all works out asap! Craig’s degree is from UCT and they have a certain type of accreditation that is accepted in NZ, so luckily we didn’t have to do that.

[@francoiswilliams]

So when you moving back to SA?

[@bittersweet340]

They right these two small Islands have hidden gems which are not even on the tourist beaten track of must seen places... if you talk to the locals they might show you some of these places where tourist don't go..

[@BeingBedingfield]

It feels like there’s a hidden gem around every corner 🤗 really looking forward to seeing it all 😊

[@gverran]

Wow, what a process and as you went through the steps, the costs just keep going up and up .. not a cheap exercise, not counting getting to Pretoria for the medicals, etc. Like Craig, I also prefer to be hands on when it comes to the logistics, doing the research, applying for whatever, etc. I think if you do your research well, ask the right questions, and have that knack for "organising a "party" in a brewery", you can do a lot of this yourself. In the end, it is down to how much you are willing to take on in terms of stress, the complexity of the process, the amount of time you have until you need to leave and your own time to your disposal. I had an ex-colleague who as part of what they took with when they immigrated to NZ a few years ago, also had to ship a Tesla Powerwall to NZ .. now we're talking a whole different set of logistics as lithium-ion batteries need to be shipped separately than your own stuff. But very creatively put together. Loved it! The waterfall is awesome!

[@nadiakruger7901]

Dis amazing julle well done ons het USA toe getrek maar ons is terug in SA maar sal weer kyk om te immigrate as ons n opportunity kry

[@BeingBedingfield]

Ag nee, hoekom het julle terug gekom?

[@estherhutchings6000]

Love the scenery ❤ where in NZ is it please?

[@BeingBedingfield]

It's in Whangarei...this is the walk from Whangarei falls, really really beautiful!

[@farmerfarmerer3847]

Congratulations. I hope more people like you come here to live. How did you come to live in Wan-garry?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much! Work brought us to Whanga-rain 😅😅

[@angcam42]

😁🥇👌👏❤️Nice enjoy every minute guys thank you for sharing, especially that medical place in SA So beautiful there. 😂 Craig makes Excerise look so easy

[@BeingBedingfield]

Right!!? He makes it look so easy 😅 but…he’s literally out running now, while I’m still in bed 😂

[@advan7084057]

I am so envious of you lucky guys, New Zealand looks a fantastic place, I'm sure you will both appreciate having no electricity load shedding anymore.🤣🤣

[@BeingBedingfield]

😂😂really appreciate each minute that we have electricity here 😅

[@LucasWorldTravel]

Wow! I had no idea you would have to do so much with fingerprints and medicals. It didn’t look easy to me. With views like that waterfall as your reward though, I can totally understand why you chose New Zealand. Awesome work guys!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks guys! So glad we pushed through with the process, so worth it being here 🤗

[@micahgibbs2939]

There is an area in Parahaki, Whangarei that's mainly South African residents.

[@binksyboy7094]

hay guys you should try the poor nights snorkelling in tutukaka it is the best snorkelling in new zeland

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks, we’ve heard about this 🤗 our snorkels are in our box that’s still on its way, but poor nights will be top of our list 🙏👍

[@mrm3764]

Hatmed I also did my health checks there during my immigration process back in 2016

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hatmed is a great facility!

[@keatongroom]

Would be sad to leave but the problem with SA is that you just don’t know which way the wind is going to blow… too little security

[@vs123]

I like location beautiful

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thank you 😊

[@evashnajaganath4779]

Hey guys love the channel, what job sites can did you guys use to apply for jobs, i am aware of seek and job indeed. But would like to know what actually works

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks evashna :) Craig got a job offer through LinkedIn :)

[@rachealselvaranijames3547]

Best wishes in your life in New Zealand

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thank you so much Racheal!

[@natashacoka5138]

Hey there!🌸 please kindly share where one can do similar medicals but in Durban? I’m also moving to NZ but Pretoria is too far for me🫠

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hey hey, I think the place in Durban is called Shipmed. At the time they were booked out well in advance, that’s why we went to Pretoria 😁

[@oliviaknoesen7080]

@ the Beddinfields...which Immigration company did you use? There are so many scams around

[@Thato_Khenisa]

Hey guys! Thank you so so much for this video, we are also going for medicals end of the month! We are also moving to New Zealand and we are also doing our own visa applications! Thank you guys so much! Please can you help, what kind of documents you sent to prove your relationship?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Thato, exciting times ahead 🤗 You’re going to need as much as possible. Maybe do a document with a timeline of your relationship and insert proof along the way. Marriage certificate, photos, shared bank account, shared lease, insurance documents with both your names, medical aid with both your names, etc. anything and everything you can think of 😅 please note, the above is a suggestion and not advice

[@Thato_Khenisa]

@@BeingBedingfield thank you guys so much! I’m so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahaha maybe we can meet up when we get that side haha! Thank you

[@pauloberholzer7216]

Hi guys. Not sure if did answer this before but on which websites did you find work in NZ. Thank you for good content

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi, Craig got his job offer through LinkedIn 😊

[@kupelwakasongo5937]

I would like to find out did you get sponsored for the visa?

[@mvr4279]

How long did it take before you got your first sms regarding Police clearance please?

[@stevenlashmar4092]

Hi guys, did INZ tell you to go for the medical and where, after you submitted the rest of the docs?

[@BeingBedingfield]

I think it was part of the docs we had to send in, but the visa we applied for no longer exists 😬 for my parents visitor visa, they were notified of medicals after they submitted their docs.

[@stevenlashmar4092]

@@BeingBedingfield Many thanks, sorted. Best wishes Steven

[@syantotravel]

Wow that was an extrem process and the amount of money spent 😱😱😱I think we will never move 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂joking

[@BeingBedingfield]

Lol, such a hectic process!

[@xSkillie]

yeeeheeee

[@sashagobrie5652]

Did u guys apply for residence yet ?will u be using a agent an which English tests are u doing

[@apnapakistan7863]

GOOD 👍

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks

[@katongonkamba8611]

Am curious. Do you guys know about IOM? If so, did you consider them for flights and their generous baggage allowance for migrants?

[@BeingBedingfield]

No, haven’t heard about it?

[@TheVteam360]

Hi! Can you please assist with the part of proof of relationship? What docs did you submit and what was needed? Thanks

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi, submit anything and everything you have 😅 Marriage certificate, a document with a timeline of your relationship (include photos), shared bank account, insurance documents with both your names, rental/property documents with both your names, travel bookings together, medical aid with both names, etc etc Please note that this is just a guideline, based on our experience and not advice.

[@marcelnelson8817]

Hi awesome journey, What type of Visa did you guys apply for if i may ask.?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi 😊 the visa we initially applied for no longer exists 😬

[@marcelnelson8817]

@@BeingBedingfield oh my, Is that the AEWV

[@motech7168]

love your story ❤ i have started my own research for moving to NZ. My Question. as a rough estimate, what was your total cost on your process? (passports, visas, etc)

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much, and all the best with your research! A very very rough estimate is probably around R100k for 2 people.

[@zanelempontshane7623]

Hi cc . Thank u so much for your videos . Please can I have contact of the immigration lawyer.?

[@Ray2001ify]

The end...lol

[@chaneypatience4035]

Which agent did you use ? Looking for a trustworthy agent

[@HanC.]

Wow the medicals for NZ is quite pricey, ours were R2400pp for Taiwan.

[@BeingBedingfield]

😳😳😳 so many expenses for all these documents 🙈 glad your medical wasn’t too pricey 😅

[@peterg4832]

No people anywhere. Nice.

[@investindurbanpropertywith142]

But you had Howick Falls.

[@BeingBedingfield]

We sure did

[@marionvermaak9208]

Best part of leaving SA - No loadshedding have ha

[@BeingBedingfield]

Won’t lie…we have not missed loadshedding at all 😅

[@steveturner589]

How much was the total cost?

[@godfreychisero2626]

Which Website did you use

[@mornebrummer3358]

One question I already know the answer for... South Africa vs. New Zealand... Is it worth it ?

[@BeingBedingfield]

😂 I think everyone will have a different answer to this! Just scroll through the comments in our emigration videos 🙈😅

[@ahtina16]

Please make video for direct residency application

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Anitha, you’ll have to check the INZ website for the info, things have changed 😬 and we haven’t applied for residency yet

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

How did you find the job in NZ?

[@robert3987]

It must be great to leave SA which is falling apart.

[@nicollemoodley1061]

Hi, Did you apply for a job and get the offer or?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi, Craig got an offer through LinkedIn 😊

[@herbtuck1481]

Did you’ll have to do an English test

[@Paris45627]

I watch you an your husband on my smart tv I don’t know how to subscribe so i will subscribe on my iPad

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it 🤗

[@chaneypatience4035]

Please send your agents details that helped with the visa

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Chaney, we didn’t use an agent. We did the whole application ourselves on the website.

[@carmenmarkus7615]

Would like to know of you are married?

[@WojciechowskaAnna]

There is this trend: a man gets a job and moves, and a woman makes movies on youtube. Its almost never a woman moving, establishing her career it, its almost always "follow husband women" who present it as their achievement. And those women tell about moving, when in fact they were in the passenger seat...

[@BeingBedingfield]

Um, ok, thanks for sharing your insight about this ‘trend’