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Can I still get a South African passport if I haven't lived there since I was a child?

Can I still get a South African passport if I haven't lived there since I was a child?
  1. How can a foreigner get a South African passport?
  2. Can I get my South African citizenship back?
  3. Can a permanent resident get a South African passport?
  4. Can I apply for a South African passport online?
  5. What happens when a South African marries a foreigner?
  6. How long does it take to get a South African passport?
  7. How do I know if I still have South African citizenship?
  8. Does South Africa allow dual citizenship?
  9. Can I lose my South African permanent residence?
  10. Do I need a passport if I am a permanent resident?
  11. Does a child born in South Africa to foreign parents?
  12. Can I get citizenship through my child in South Africa?

How can a foreigner get a South African passport?

Citizenship by naturalisation

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.

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.

Can a permanent resident get a South African passport?

As a permanent resident, you have most of the rights and responsibilities of a South African citizen. You will not be able to obtain a South African passport nor be able to vote in South African government elections. ... After receiving your permanent residence certificate, you are obliged to apply for a SA Identity Card.

Can I apply for a South African passport online?

South African citizens can apply via the eHomeAffairs website. Please note, you will need internet banking to proceed with your online passport application. Applicants will have to go to a Home Affairs branch to capture their biometrics and collect their passport.

What happens when a South African marries a foreigner?

If a foreign national is marrying a South African citizen, they should both present their valid passports as well as well as a completed BI-31 Form (Declaration for the Purpose of Marriage, Letter of no impediment) ... If any of the persons getting married are divorced, then the final decree of divorce should be furnished.

How long does it take to get a South African passport?

It will take about 7-21 working days to process the application and issue the passport. The tourist passport is valid for 10 years. Note: Passports must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure. Passports should also have at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

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.

Does South Africa allow dual citizenship?

Yes, it is possible for a South African Citizen to hold dual citizenship (be a citizen of more than one country). ... Under the South African Citizenship Act one is only able to retain your South African Citizenship if you apply for the retention of this before acquiring foreign citizenship.

Can I lose my South African permanent residence?

If your Permanent Residency Certificate is lost, then your best option would be to apply for confirmation of status which acknowledges your status. Your Permanent Residency will lapse if you are absent from South Africa for 3 years or more.

Do I need a passport if I am a permanent resident?

As a US permanent resident, you are allowed to freely travel outside of the US. ... While the US does not require permanent residents to have a valid passport to re-enter the US, foreign countries and airlines require you to have a passport.

Does a child born in South Africa to foreign parents?

Up to October 2014 foreign children born in South Africa to permanent residents did automatically get citizenship. This means these foreign children born prior to October 2014 are recognised as citizens provided: The birth was registered, and. The child has a birth certificate with an ID number on it.

Can I get citizenship through my child in South Africa?

The basic principle of the South African citizenship is that a child follows the citizenship or nationality of his or her parents. If one parent is a South African citizen, the child will be a citizen by birth. ... Citizenship is not in every country based on nationality of territory.

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