A regular tourist passport contains 32 pages, but frequent travellers can opt to get a maxi tourist passport with 48 pages. 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. Gabon
But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Also just got back from SA and entered on our UK passports without a problem, was questioned when leaving about why we did not have SA ones to whic Turkey
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. Provided you still have a bar coded new SA ID book, you can apply for an SA passport in SA and receive it within 2 weeks. Reunion
To enter South Africa, foreign visitors must acquire the correct documentation. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Solomon Islands
I'm curious how do the South African authorities know that someone has acquired the nationality of another country? You can travel to South Africa for any purpose for up to 90 days without a visa. 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. The passport should also have at least two blank pages and remain valid for no less than 30 days after departure from the country. Botswana
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This is what I'm leaning towards too but would still like to know if anyone has done this and what their experience was. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Web3.1. 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 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. Swaziland
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Whilst they most likely won't "deport" you, they are well within their right to send you back to your country of origin if you do not hold appropriate documentation to enter at a sovereign border, irrespective of your nationality, if you do not have the correct valid documentation. The Burning Question from a South African traveller, The Answer from a Senior Immigration Consultant. Slovakia
WebSouth African citizens (including duals) must use their South African passport to enter and exit. Both countries recognise Dual Citizen status. I spoke to the Consulate today and all she could tell me was that I needed to enter on a SA passport or I'll risk a fine. If Im no longer a citizen, can I enter with my foreign passport with no problems? Isle of Man
Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. As long as you aren't staying past the 90 day tourist period it should be fine. Korea South
Tourist passports: persons16 years and older and maxi tourist passports are only issued to SA citizens 16 years or older. By law, AFAIK, if you are a South African citizen whether single or dual citizenship, you must enter and leave S A using your S A passport. Norway
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show then both passports then. WebA South African citizen entering South Africa with a foreign passport will be subjected to a fine or imprisonment (in terms of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995) All births registrations must take place within 30 days of the birth of a child (in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992.) Applying forTourist Passports:Persons under 16 years, 1 General Information About South African Passports, 2 Applying for tourist passports:Persons 16 years and older, 4 Applying forTourist Passports:Persons under 16 years, 7 Applying for Documents for Travel Purposes, How long does it take to get a South African passport, Northern Cape Urban TVET College Undergraduate Prospectus 2024/2025 PDF, Official Air Madagascar Website Address || Access Here, City of Cape Town Junior City Council for Secondary school students Application 2023, Medi-Clinic Learning Centre Northern Region Fees Structure 2024, Lillian Spengane Memorial Nursing School Online Application 2024, How to Check Healthnicon Bellville Application Status 2024 Online, Medi-Clinic Learning Centre Northern Region Prospectus 2024 PDF Download, How to Check Letjhabile-Libalele Nursing School Application Status 2024 Online, Keobakile Nursing School Prospectus 2024 PDF Download, Keobakile Nursing School Registration 2024, Performance Manager Vacancy at Anglo American 2023 | How to Apply, Department of Basic Education DBE Vacancies 2023/2024, WCED Vacancy List 2023/2024 | How to Apply, Apartmentbox PTY LTD Job Vacancy Application Details, Speedtrainer Job Vacancy Application Details, Bloom Financial Services Job Vacancy Application Details, The passport officer must be satisfied that your identity is legal and valid, The passport officer must check that your photograph is a true image of yourself; and, Your fingerprints must be taken (for people who are aged 16 years or older) and checked against the National Population Register, All documents required for passport applications should be completed in black ink, Husband, wife and children must all complete separate application forms. For more information on visas, contact the South African High Commission. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Brunei
These passports are valid for 5 years. I expect them to give me some kak at the airport but hopefully they'll let me in. 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. ' theme/theme/_rels/themeManager.xml.relsPK ] . To report the loss of an official passport to the SA Police Services and the designated person in your department or organisation as soon as possible after the loss. Moldova
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Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529 when applying from abroad. South African children travelling on South African passports may travel to South Africa without birth certificates. Guinea
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. That said, in applying for a foreign citizenship after birth, I believe you lose SA citizenship. I doubt theyd let you through the border in South Africa. Just checked with my co-worker, he just enters SA on his British Passport as his SA one expired about 10 years ago and he's never renewed. 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. Sometime in the late 1990s, I contacted the SA Embassy in Washington DC when I heard about the requirement to request permission to hold dual citizenship. See exceptions under Tourist Passports:persons under 16, Passports are issued in accordance with your names as they appear in the National Population Register (NPR) at the time of your application. x}rxwr:\TZaG*y8IjbRc|XI Austria
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Applications to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports will be double the normal fee if the incident was as a result of the passport/travel document owners negligence. Burundi
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Firstly, a valid passport is required for all international travelers entering or leaving South African borders. 1Pm\\9M2aD];Yt\[x]}Wr|]g- In essence legislation provides that a South African dual citizen can use his or her foreign passport/citizenship/nationality freely outside South Africa. Were very thankful to them! Midway Islands
As far as I know, it's only an offense if you enter SA with a foreign passport without plans to return to your country of origin. Cyprus
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This is a pickle a lot of people are in, because trying to get their SA passport renewed in London is a vey frustrating and drawn out affair. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. Virgin Islands (USA)
Last I heard they only give warnings. These passports are valid for 5 years. Luxembourg
Entering South Africa on a foreign passport, Re: Entering South Africa on a foreign passport, Get answers to your questions about South Africa, A guide to booking and staying in Kruger National Park, How to approach corrupt traffic officials, Under what circumstances do I need to take Malaria Prophylaxis in Kruger area, Safe locations for ATM / free cash withdrawals, Hotel recommendation: Taj, SunSquare CityBowl, or PepperClub. 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. The rules set out above also apply to travellers wishing to transit South Africa. Switzerland
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Which African country for first time visitor? See Graham's experiences in the thread. The issue of deprivation of citizenship was inconsistent with the Constitutional right to citizenship. ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlPK- ! 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. Anita Powell. What to do if youve Relinquished your South African Citizenship & how to Prevent Losing it. I posted an update of what happened in our situation - hopefully the link below works. South African passports include the following information: These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Laos
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Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. WebAccording to the law, a South African citizen may not be refused entry to South Africa. These passports are valid for 10 years. I don't know, but you saying it was "unusual" raises some possible questions. 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. var addy9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e = 'webmaster' + '@'; Macau
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). if you flash an SA ID (but no other valid visa) on entry, are they allowed to deport an SA citizen? Thank you for the link as well to the other thread. Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529 when applying from abroad. Germany
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You may need to complete a health form to enter South Africa. 3. This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine if prosecuted. Italy
You must check this with the relevant authorities of the country you intend visiting before applying for emergency passport/travel certificates. The little man I spoke to at the Embassy berated me for not knowing I should have asked permission not knowing was no excuse. If a parent cannot be in attendance, a letter of consent and copy of ID will no longer be accepted. 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. Montenegro
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Your passport should be valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended date of exit from South Africa, in line with South African immigration regulations. about 10 years ago and he's never renewed.
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BTW as Australia and RSA are both Commonwealth countries they don't have Embassies in each others countries, the have High Commissions. In the case of minors born out of wedlock, the biological father s consent will also be required if any of the circumstances as outlined in section 21 of the Childrens Act, 1995, are applicable, the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submitted. Both parents and the children concerned must be present when applying for passports for children. To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: Maxi tourist passports are 48-page documents meant for frequent travellers. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Iraq
Children in possession of valid South African visas are not required to produce the documents See Visas and Passport validity sections for more information. He can use his Italian passport everywhere else, wherever he likes. WebEssentially, the Amendment Act provides that an adult South African citizen, who has dual citizenship or nationality, can freely use his or her foreign passport outside South Africa. It is a difficult and unique situation, made much worse by a global pandemic. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. 02 2023. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Mexico
A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. 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. Here is the current document from the SA High Commission in Canberra which basically confirms my post in 4 above. 6 7 8 g h These documents are only valid for a period of 5 years. Kenya
This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a 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. French Polynesia
A regular tourist passport contains 32 pages, but frequent travellers can opt to get a maxi tourist passport with 48 pages. 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. They can't send you backand regardless of date on passport you are a South African and thus entitled to enter SA. You may get a fine but they won't stop you entering. I'm really worried that I will be denied entry at the border and have to return. There was lots of information on this matter in a (long) thread on here a few years back : https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/ShowTopic-g293740-i9186-k4351300-Help_British_passport_holder-South_Africa.html. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTICE. But since people from the Netherlands essentially get a free 90 day visa on arrival, you would probably be fine unless you showed them your expired SA passport and they noticed. (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.) Congo Democratic Rep
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Passports should also have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Suriname
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. If you are visiting South Africa, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. Gibraltar
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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. However, some immigration officials still request that a passport should have at least 6 months validity on the date of entry to South Africa. Malaysia
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I was also very worried about whether or not to travel and I think if i were you (and based on my experience) I definitely would still go. Well send you a link to a feedback form. Iran
I could be wrong but I think they hold your old SA passport and return it with your new one. It was suggested we should get them renewed in London for our next visit to SA. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Great Britain
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3 4 Reply. There are three types of passports issued in South Africa: Normal tourist passport The passport number starts with A0 Many expats in the USA sent SAPeople questions asking if the same rules of dual citizenship apply to them. Mongolia
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The laws are quite clear and there is no room for deviation, its the same anywhere in the world. 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. Honduras
If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. Ive never heard its illegal to use your foreign one and I'm Dutch /South African as well these days and used both without a problem. The childs South African birth certificate and a copy thereof, Two colour passportphotographsthat comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications, Your original identity document and a copy, A letter on the official letterhead and signed by the head of institution or his or her delegate confirming that the passport is needed for an official trip and that you are employed by the institution, Two colourphotographsthat comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications, Submit your existing valid official passport or if lost or stolen a lost passport report (DHA-335) as well as confirmation that the loss was reported to the police, To use the official passport only for duly authorised trips, Hand in the passport to the Department of Home Affairs if you leave government service or you will no longer require an official passport, To return your passport to a designated person in your department or organisation for safe-keeping on return from your official trip. Foreign nationals can enter with a maximum of either: 25,000 Rand (ZAR) $US10,000; foreign currency To enter South Africa, foreign visitors must acquire the correct documentation. To apply for the passport you must submit the following documents: Official passports are issued to officials attached to government institutions who have to travel on official business. Needless to say his attitude and this definitive statement resulted in me tossing my now unnecessary and useless SA passport. He travels to SA at least twice a year, always enters and leaves on his UK passport, and has never had a problem. In terms of the HYPERLINK "http://www.suedafrika.org/downloads/SA_CitizenshipAmendmentAct.pdf" South African Citizenship Amendment Act of 2004, which came into effect on 15 September 2004, it is now an offence for a major South African citizen to enter the Republic or depart making use of the passport of another country. She is a dual passport holder, and has a letter of retention. Grenada
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To apply for a document for travel purposes, you must submit the following: Crew member certificates are issued to South Africans who are crew members of an airline registered in South Africa. (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). What is the exact definition of a ''warning'' on a passport? Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. St Lucia
They might fine you (they lawfully can), but in my own experience the border control officers have been understanding in such a scenario. Nicaragua
The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. Supporting documents are not required where children are in direct transit at an international airport. These passports are valid for 10 years. Just thought I would update this thread with what actually happened since when I was doing research there was a lot of questions and not a lot of closure! See Graham's experiences in the thread. Greece
They are the same as regular tourist passports except that they contain more pages for visas. 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. Id guess the questions are random so it depends how far you want bend the truth. Yemen
South Africa has implemented biometric capturing at all ports of entry. There is no reason that you should have. Marshall Islands
I seem to recall the law is pretty clear on this so I'd rather not push the limits. Congo
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Ive never declared my dual nationality so I figured Im not on any register. This is what we're hoping. Slovenia
The Courts decision must be submitted with the application for the passport. Do you want to elaborate on your experience with this? Poland
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An emergency situation has required that my wife needs to fly back to South Africa on very short notice. Latvia
Any changes to your names must be applied for, finalised and recorded in the NPR before you submit your passport application, Given names and surname of the passport holder, A duly completed passport applicationForm DHA-73, Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth certificate and copy thereof if under 16, If under 18 years, parental consent for issuing of the passport. Tajikistan
Passports cannot be renewed. South African passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, 1994, and the related Regulations. Namibia
WebYou are FINE!!! He has to leave, and enter S A using his S A passport. s u e d a f r i k a . WebBy law, AFAIK, if you are a South African citizen whether single or dual citizenship, you must enter and leave S A using your S A passport. 0:00 3:34. 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. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Nevis
If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. g k }j\P? 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. Has anyone here entered SA on an expired passport before? Albania
Passports and other documents accepted for entry issued to residents of South Africa must be valid on arrival. Pakistan
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