Ecuador 0:00 3:34. People who obtained a second nationality through naturalisation without applying for retention of their SA citizenship status normally lose their SA nationality, but in these cases the people must apply for SA citizenship determination applications so that they can receive a letter issued by the SA authorities confirming that they do not have the right to make use of a SA passport any longer, which letter is then shown at the SA port of entry when they arrive on their foreign passports.. Papua New Guinea American Samoa Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. If the parents are married, the passport application form must be signed by both parents and the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submitted. Iran We use some essential cookies to make this website work. WebOnce a person has been granted dual citizenship, the holder must always enter and depart South Africa on their valid South African passport. show then both passports then. Mauritania So now I am not actually sure whether I am a citizen or not (and I was definitely not game to ask), so I have applied with the South African embassy to find out whether I am - they say it will take about 45 days. Lesotho = C?hv=%[xp{_PH0ORBdJE4b$q_6LR7`0O,En7Lib/Se PK ! Rwanda Diplomatic passports are administered by the Department of International Relations. In summary: 1. Applicants should note that In terms of section 26(B) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a South African citizen of 18 years and older to leave or enter South Africa on a foreign passport. The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. British Indian Ocean Ter That said, in applying for a foreign citizenship after birth, I believe you lose SA citizenship. If you need a visa, you must ensure that your passport has two blank facing pages one for the visa and one for an entry stamp. Travel with your green ID book they never expire, I don't think you will have too much trouble at the border. Falkland Islands They are the same as regular tourist passports except that they contain more pages for visas. This is the practice of international private law so please make sure you do due diligence., South African Dual Citizenship & Retaining your South African Nationality Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Colombia This is what we're hoping. Has anyone had this happen to them? I would not go this route though. I doubt theyd let you through the border in South Africa. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This page has information on travelling to South Africa. Uganda Sri Lanka Cuba They are issued only to SA citizens aged 16 years or older. These passports are valid for 10 years. You would be able at any time to get a new SA passport and an ID book (currently being changed to an ID Card - so let's say an ID Number). However, we acknowledge that many affected South Africans may not yet be aware of the amendments to the Citizenship Act and the implications for themselves. No fine, but rather a warning on her foreign passport. Kiribati Marshall Islands Japan These passports are valid for 5 years. Cape Verde Just use your Dutch one? You should check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and make sure you do not overstay. Mexico If divorced and sole parental rights and responsibilities in regard to guardianship have not been granted to one parent,the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submittedand both must sign the application form. Nevis This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in South Africa. Unless there are any other issues with your status you have not mentioned so far. If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. 9 9 r0L M \ 0 R 9 P ^ Z @ 4 , ^ ^ ^ 1 1 U R ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ : NOTICE TO SOUTH AFRICANS WHO HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP Given recent developments around the issue of the Citizenship Amendment Act and in response to media enquiries on this matter, the Department of Home Affairs wishes to set out to the public a clear and comprehensive picture of the situation in this regard.Government recently repealed section 9 of the South African Citizenship Act of 1995, which regulated the use of the citizenship or nationality of another country by a major (adult) South African who has dual citizenship.In essence, the Act repealed the provision, which allowed the Minister of Home Affairs to deprive a citizen of his or her citizenship for having used the citizenship of a foreign country. Haiti Nicaragua If you do have both, you are for example, required to enter South Africa on your SA passport, just as you have to enter the USA on your US passport. Somalia Tourist passports: persons16 years and older and maxi tourist passports are only issued to SA citizens 16 years or older. 21 posts. To apply for a crew member certificate you must submit the following documents: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I know someone who's done it before. A friend of mine just came from England, he is also dual citizenship. If divorced and sole parental rights and responsibilities in regard to guardianship have not been granted to one parent,the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submittedand both must sign the application form. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. 1Pm\\9M2aD];Yt\[x]}Wr|]g- The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. Chile Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your responses. Yes, I did mean its unusual to spend this long without ever having gone back - which was why I w Palestine If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished. 8 PK ! 3.3. Vietnam French Guiana This email address is being protected from spambots. If you are visiting South Africa, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. its not like they will never let you in, just ask the proper way to go about it. Christmas Island Korea South I could be wrong but I think they hold your old SA passport and return it with your new one. He can use his Italian passport everywhere else, wherever he likes. Kuwait ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlM Martinique These documents are only valid for a period of 5 years. Spain You would be able at any time to get a new SA passport and an ID book (currently being changed to an ID Card - so let's say an ID Number). It is important to know that when you apply for a passport, whether in South Africa or overseas, you must apply in person because: You must have a South African identity number when you apply for a passport. Mauritius (We'll be printing out all correspondence with the embassy, will have proof of passport application, and a letter of motivation from the doctor about the situation). Botswana I expect them to give me some kak at the airport but hopefully they'll let me in. Guatemala Andorra There is no reason that you should have. eW )6-rCSj id DAIqbJ#x6k#ASh&t(Q%p%m&]caSl=X\P1Mh9MVdDAaVB[fJP|8AV^f Hn-"d>zn >b&2vKyD:,AGm\nzi.uYC6OMf3or$5NHT[XF64T,M0E)`#5XY` ;%1Um;R>QDDcpU'&LE/pm%]8firS4d7y\`JnIR3U~7+#mqBiDi*L69mY&iHE=(K&N!V.KeLD{D vEdeNe(MN9R6&3(a/DUzV)9Z[4^n5!J?Q3eBoCMmIYfZY_p[=al-Y}Nc4vfavl'SA8|*u{-0%M07% PK ! o r g / d o w n l o a d s / S A _ C i t i z e n s h i p A m e n d m e n t A c t . If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Remember that some countries do not accept emergency travel documents/certificates. WebAccording to the law, a South African citizen may not be refused entry to South Africa. Applicants should note that In terms of section 26(B) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a South African citizen of 18 years and older to leave or enter South Africa on a foreign passport. To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: List of South African Banks | Commercial, Foreign & Mutual Banks. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. I am about to go back on Saturday for the first time (unusual I know!) Belarus As I understand it they will either not say anything or if their systems show that you have SA Citizenship they will issue you with a warning to say that you need to renew your SA passport within 3 months. Maxi tourist passports are 48-page documents meant for frequent travellers. tell them the truth. Jordan If a parent cannot be located or refuses to consent, or a dispute concerning consent arises, the matter should be referred to the Childrens Court. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. It was suggested we should get them renewed in London for our next visit to SA. Everything here is still valid for Australian residents as well as Brits. Kyrgyzstan Mine had expired at the time so I said no. Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529when applying from abroad, Present any existing valid tourist passport or if you have lost your passport or it has been stolen and you are applying for a new passport, you must provide a loss of passport report (DHA-335 ) and confirmation that you reported the loss to the police, Two colourphotographsthat comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications, If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished. Perhaps someone else who's actually done this can comment. Mayotte ' theme/theme/_rels/themeManager.xml.relsPK ] . The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. Lithuania Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centres TravelHealthPro website. South Africa has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions. Jill Biden . Pretty sure the rules kicked in after 10 years. Dominican Republic Applications made within South African borders can be submitted to any office of the Department of Home Affairs; applications made outside of the country can be submitted to your nearest South Africa embassy or mission. I don't know, but you saying it was "unusual" raises some possible questions. Just read 18 when it says 21 in some posts, as things changed here when, under the SA "Childrens Act", the legal age of majority was changed from 21 to 18. WebAnswer 51 of 74: Hi everyone I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. Norway Indonesia Unless you fall into a specific limited time period where South Africa did not recognise dual and you did not pro-actively seek to retain your SA nationality, you may have given it up without realising. Chad Saipan Some countries impose specific restrictions on departing nationals, such as the requirement for an exit visa. Please visit the following linkhttp://southafricahouseuk.com/passports/psprt_renpsprt.html for the requirements and forms, for the renewal of your South African passport.. You have accepted additional cookies. The Courts decision must be submitted with the application for the passport. Obviously the significant problem I now face is that I don't have a South African passport, nor will I be able to get one in time, and I have absolutely no South African ID cards. Tokelau Singapore Written confirmation by your country of origin that the countrycannot issue you with a passport, except in the case of refugees that have been granted permanent residence as a refugee. Maldives See Graham's experiences in the thread. The Department is obliged to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act. If you need assistance for a medical evacuation from a neighbouring country, call +27 12 421 7500 and follow the options for consular assistance. Mozambique Any advice or recommendations or smart ideas are welcomed. Web19. l 4 a ( k ( N o L i s t 6 U@ 6 ! H y p e r l i n k >*B*ph F P@ F ! B o d y T e x t 2 CJ OJ QJ ^J aJ X X l c K o n s u l a r / 5 6 7 >* B*CJ OJ QJ \ ] ^J aJ ph F V !F F o l l o w e d H y p e r l i n k >*B*ph PK ! The issue of deprivation of citizenship was inconsistent with the Constitutional right to citizenship. Zimbabwe, If you have a story you would like to share with SAPeople, please contact [email protected]. Nigeria Honduras It is a difficult and unique situation, made much worse by a global pandemic. I am sure that the SA High Commission in Canberra will (eventually) clarify your situation. I am gonna be eligible to apply for a UK passport in a few years and don't want any potential problems. Libya There are special requirements for travelling to South Africa with children under the age of 18. Djibouti French Polynesia If you need a visa, you must ensure that your passport has two blank facing pages one for the visa and one for an entry stamp. Ireland Canary Islands Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. Personally I'd go with the SA one. Check the advisory from the South African Department of Home Affairs for more details, and consult your nearest South African high commission or embassy if you have any questions about these requirements. Turkmenistan 3. A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. WebA regular tourist passport contains 32 pages, but frequent travellers can opt to get a maxi tourist passport with 48 pages. Bermuda Guinea V D C - I think OP means it's unusual to have been out of the country for 17 years without ever having returned, not that it's unusual to return to one's country of birth. If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. Canada Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. France These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Yes, I did mean its unusual to spend this long without ever having gone back - which was why I was not aware of this rule having assumed that because my parents are no longer citizens, I would not be either. WebThe only issue for law around all major South African citizens having South African passports is if you left SA very young and never grew up there you would not consider yourself a citizen so therefore would never even think of getting one. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Benin Pakistan To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a Reunion The Department of Home Affairs no longer issues Temporary Passports. Bulgaria If you do not have a valid regular passport and you need to travel urgently, you can apply for an emergency travel document/certificate subject to the requirements below. Palau Island This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Finland Both parents and the children concerned must be present when applying for passports for children. Which gate to enter. Please note that the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submitted to the nearest Home Affairs office or SA Mission/Consulate. 0woo&5 6?$Q ,.aic21h:qm@RN;d`o7gK(M&$R(.1r'JT8V"AHu}|$b{ P8g/]QAs(#L[ PK- ! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They won't stop you from entering the country. You will still need a letter stating that you cannot use a South African passport. Barbados WebPassports. They will be allowed to depart or enter South Africa.Accordingly, we would like advise all South Africans who have a dual citizenship and do not have South African passports to apply for their South African passports at their earliest opportunity. Bolivia South African passports include the following information: List of South Africa Foreign Exchange Banks. Banks in South Africa and Their Universal Branch Code. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Bosnia & Herzegovina >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTICE. document.getElementById('cloak9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e').innerHTML = ''; Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Has anyone here entered SA on an expired passport before? He has dual South African, and Italian passports. Until you did actually apply for a new South African Passport then you should have no issues coming in and out of SA with just your Australian Passport. These cookies do not store any personal information. Slovakia There was also a couple in front of me who had expired passports and even though they went to a different immigration officer, they also didn't seem to have any problems. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. Guernsey ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlPK- ! WebYou are FINE!!! Monaco So I'm thinking of just winging it and trying to enter on my expired passport. WebThere are limits to how much money you can bring into South Africa. or, call ahead and ask the SA authorities what to do. Bonaire m ^ ^ ^ $ \ 1 9 ^ ^ 1 9 9 F Edited: 5 years ago. You have rejected additional cookies. The bitch is back? Guyana This page reflects the UK governments understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full British Citizen passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. From their perspective you're a South African (since you have a passport & they can presumably see you on their system)so what exactly are they going to do aside from let you in? The passports are valid for 5 years and are not renewable. The Burning Question from a South African traveller, The Answer from a Senior Immigration Consultant. To apply for a Maxi tourist passport you must submit the following documents: These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 15 years or younger. Namibia Bhutan Gibraltar Customs official give absolutely zero fucks about your problems or how hard youve tried to rectify them. The border official looked sympathetically at her case given how badly the embassy abroad had treated her, the extreme circumstance with COVID, and the nature of the family emergency at home. BTW as Australia and RSA are both Commonwealth countries they don't have Embassies in each others countries, the have High Commissions. To be fair I did say we spent 3 hours at local home affairs and gave up when only 10 people out of the 100 got served after all of that time. Foreign nationals can enter with a maximum of either: 25,000 Rand (ZAR) $US10,000; foreign currency Comoros Czech Republic Venezuela Passports should also have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. The laws are quite clear and there is no room for deviation, its the same anywhere in the world. I posted an update of what happened in our situation - hopefully the link below works. Hungary (The airlines are typically liable to take people back if they didn't do a proper check regarding entrance conditions, so they typically filter out these cases in order to avoid costs.) Best contact the S A consulate for more accurate info. Passports issued to nationals of South Africa must be valid on arrival. This may result in some delays at land borders. Released by Chief Directorate: Communication (11.11.2004) Department of Home Affairs 3 4 Malta I wouldn't recommend that. To enter South Africa, foreign visitors must acquire the correct documentation. 6 _rels/.relsj0}Q%v/C/} (h"O Qatar Hi everyone, Just thought I would update this thread with what actually happened since when I was doing research there was a lot of questions and n I'm am currently going through the same situation. s u e d a f r i k a . I don't have an option other than to use my foreign passport or to present my South African. South Africa has implemented biometric capturing at all ports of entry. These passports are valid for 10 years. I'm curious how do the South African authorities know that someone has acquired the nationality of another country? Diplomatic passports are administered by theDepartment of International Relations. 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