As a dual Australia-South Africa citizen, can I return to South Africa on a passport that is about to expire?

1. Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?
2. Does South Africa Recognise dual citizenship?
3. How do I cancel my dual citizenship in South Africa?
4. Can you leave South Africa on a foreign passport?
5. What passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?
6. What country is the hardest to get citizenship?
7. Can I get my South African citizenship back?
8. What is my nationality if I was born in South Africa?
9. Who is the number one citizen of South Africa?
10. How can I lose my South African citizenship?
11. How do I know if I still have South African citizenship?
12. How long does it take to get citizenship in South Africa?

Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?

You can use whichever passport is more convenient for leaving country A, and whichever passport is more convenient for arriving in country B. They do not have to be the same passport. But you must enter and leave a country on the same passport.

Does South Africa Recognise dual citizenship?

The South African Citizenship Act provides for retention of South African citizenship PRIOR to the acquisition of a foreign citizenship. ... In essence legislation provides that a South African dual citizen can use his or her foreign passport/citizenship/nationality freely outside South Africa.

How do I cancel my dual citizenship in South Africa?

Application for Renunciation of South African Citizenship: Form BI-246 in duplicate (i.e. two (2) forms per applicant). For applicants under the age of 18, both parents must sign renunciation Form BI-246.

Can you leave South Africa on a foreign passport?

If you hold South African citizenship, you must enter and exit South Africa on your South African passport. It is an offence for a South African citizen aged 18 or over to enter or leave the country on a foreign passport.

What passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?

Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

What country is the hardest to get citizenship?

1. Vatican City. Vatican City is one of the smallest countries on Earth having about 450 citizens only. It has the toughest immigration policies, and that's one of the reasons for its small population.

Can I get my South African citizenship back?

Unless you have been granted retention of citizenship before acquiring citizenship of another country, you will lose your SA citizenship automatically. You may apply to have your South African citizenship reinstated if you are a former citizen by birth or descent and you have returned to South Africa permanently.

What is my nationality if I was born in South Africa?

If one parent is a South African citizen, the child will be a citizen by birth. A foreign child adopted by South African citizens becomes a citizen by descent whilst a naturalised citizen is one who has complied with the requirements for naturalisation as set out in section 5 of the South African Citizenship Act.

Who is the number one citizen of South Africa?

Mandela: The world's number one citizen.

How can I lose my South African citizenship?

AUTOMATIC LOSS OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP

1. has obtained the citizenship of another country by a voluntary and formal act, other than marriage; or.
2. is serving in the armed forces of another country (where he or she is also a citizen) and that country is at war with South Africa.

How do I know if I still have South African citizenship?

You can verify your South African citizenship through the Citizenship Determination process. The check is usually completed in 30-40 business days, but lengthy delays can be expected in the event where your documents have to be sent to the head offices of the South African Department of Home Affairs.

How long does it take to get citizenship in South Africa?

You can apply for South African citizenship through naturalisation if you have held a permanent residence permit for at least 5 years if you have married a South African, or you are a minor under 21 years with a permanent residence.