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South African traveling form USA to the U.K [duplicate]

South African traveling form USA to the U.K [duplicate]
  1. Can you lose South African citizenship?
  2. Can you lose South African permanent residence?
  3. Does South Africa allow dual citizenship?
  4. What if you lost passport in foreign country?
  5. How do I know if I still have South African citizenship?
  6. What is my nationality if I was born in South Africa?
  7. How long can a permanent resident stay outside South Africa?
  8. What is proof of permanent residence South Africa?
  9. What is the difference between permanent residence and citizenship in South Africa?
  10. How long do you have to live in South Africa to become a citizen?
  11. Does a child born in South Africa to foreign parents?
  12. Can you leave South Africa on a British passport?

Can you lose South African citizenship?

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 you lose South African permanent residence?

Once granted, permanent residency entitles the individual to obtain a South African identity document. ... Permanent residency holders who are absent from South Africa for three years or longer may lose there right to permanent residency. A period of absence may be interrupted by an admission and sojourn in South Africa.

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.

What if you lost passport in foreign country?

With the loss or theft of your passport, it's not possible for you to travel outside the foreign country until you receive a new passport or Emergency Certificate. So you might have to reschedule your flight if need be. Call your airline and intimate them about this situation.

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

What does Determination of Citizenship Status look like? The determination will be in the form of a letter from the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The letter will confirm whether the applicant has Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in South Africa.

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.

How long can a permanent resident stay outside South Africa?

It is important to remember that permanent residence status is granted for the purpose of settling permanently in SA. Now that you have obtained this status, should you leave South Africa for a period of 3 years or longer, the Department of Home Affairs may withdraw your status.

What is proof of permanent residence South Africa?

What serves as proof of my PR status? The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issues all successful permanent resident applicants with a PR certificate as proof of their status within South Africa. Please note that your PR certificate is only issued once.

What is the difference between permanent residence and citizenship in South Africa?

As a permanent resident, you have most of the rights and responsibilities of a South African citizen. However, you cannot vote in South African elections or hold a passport. Permanent residency is not as permanent as citizenship.

How long do you have to live in South Africa to become a citizen?

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.

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 you leave South Africa on a British passport?

If you are a South African citizen and resident in the country, using your British passport to exit SA is illegal. ... The residence permit, if you had one, would be in your British passport.

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