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The little man I spoke to at the Embassy berated me for not knowing I should have asked permission not knowing was no excuse. 0woo&5 6?$Q ,.aic21h:qm@RN;d`o7gK(M&$R(.1r'JT8V"AHu}|$b{ P8g/]QAs(#L[ PK- ! 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. Rwanda Passports and other documents accepted for entry issued to residents of South Africa must be valid on arrival. French Polynesia Has anyone here entered SA on an expired passport before? Falkland Islands Burundi US-based global immigration attorney Inge Meischke Elliott, confirmed: The USA recognizes dual citizenship. var addy_text9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e = 'webmaster' + '@' + 'dha' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'za';document.getElementById('cloak9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e').innerHTML += ''+addy_text9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e+'<\/a>'; Site developed and maintained by the Department of Home Affairs. Djibouti I am about to go back on Saturday for the first time (unusual I know!) Why is it at all unusual to go back to visit the country of your birth? You may well find it very different now from what your parents have told yo You must have a South African Identity Number when you apply for a passport. show then both passports then. These passports are valid for 10 years. 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. Firstly to Lauren - based on my experience, I really believe you will be fine. 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. The laws are quite clear and there is no room for deviation, its the same anywhere in the world. 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. Children in possession of valid South African visas are not required to produce the documents Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. You must check this with the relevant authorities of the country you intend visiting before applying for emergency passport/travel certificates. Czech Republic For people who have lost their SA citizenship status through accepting a second nationality and not applying for permission first, they must do a SA citizenship determination application whereafter they will be issued with a letter confirming that they cannot make use of a South Africanpassport, which letter can then be shown when they enter South Africaas confirmation why they are not travelling on a SA passport, explains the immigration consultant. 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 Benin Passports should also have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. 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. Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. I could be wrong but I think they hold your old SA passport and return it with your new one. If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished. Grenada WebUnder law you are considered as a Dual Citizen of Australia and South Africa. Colombia 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. 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. 0:00 3:34. WebPassports. This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine if prosecuted. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; This page has information on travelling to South Africa. Channel Islands What's doing the right thing in this case? Tokelau OP do you have an update on your findings ? If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. Get your new passport in your own time. Spain Japan The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. Iraq List of International Airlines (Flights) in South Africa. A friend of mine just came from England, he is also dual citizenship. They won't stop you from entering the country. Pretty sure the rules kicked in after 10 years. Marshall Islands Country If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. 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. Vanuatu [Content_Types].xmlPK- ! Mine had expired at the time so I said no. [Content_Types].xmlj0Er(Iw},-j4 wP-t#b{UTU^hd})*1P' ^W0)T9l#$yi};~@(Hu*Dz/0$X3aZ,D0j~3b~i>3\`?/[G\!-Rk.s..a? He can use his Italian passport everywhere else, wherever he likes. WebEssentially, the Amendment Act provides that an adult South African citizen, who has dual citizenship or nationality, can freely use his or her foreign passport outside South Africa. WebPassport validity If you are visiting South Africa, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. :/, Myne was expired I used it to come back a passport is for leaving the country. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Yes, I did mean its unusual to spend this long without ever having gone back - which was why I was not aware of this rule having assumed that because my parents are no longer citizens, I would not be either. P theme/theme/theme1.xmlPK- ! 6 7 8 g h Mozambique Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529when applying from abroad, Present any existing valid tourist passport or if you have lost your passport or it has been stolen and you are applying for a new passport, you must provide a loss of passport report (DHA-335 ) and confirmation that you reported the loss to the police, Two colourphotographsthat comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications, If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished. Antigua & Barbuda Which gate to enter. Angola )O^rC$y@/yH*)UDb`}"qJX^)I`nEp)liV[]1MOP6r=zgbIguSebORDqu gZo~lAplxpT0+[}`jzA V2Fi@qv5\|NleXdsjcs7f W+7`gJj|h(KD- dXiJ(x$(:;!I_TS1?E??ZBmU/?~xY'y5g&/>GMGeD3Vq%'#q$8K)fw9: Chile Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 1Pm\\9M2aD];Yt\[x]}Wr|]g- See Graham's experiences in the thread. Many expats in the USA sent SAPeople questions asking if the same rules of dual citizenship apply to them. Uruguay Isle of Man Enquiries should be directed to the Protocol Section in the aforesaid Department. http://southafricahouseuk.com/passports/psprt_renpsprt.html, South African Dual Citizenship & Retaining your South African Nationality, What to do if youve Relinquished your South African Citizenship & how to Prevent Losing it, The Facts South African Dual Citizenship & Retaining your SA Nationality, South African-filmed Coke Advert making Splash in Europe. u3KGnD1NIBs Finland WebIt is a legal offence to travel in or out of South Africa with a foreign passport if you are a SA citizen. 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. In the event that you do not have a South African identity number, you must apply for the registration of your birth and for a South African identity document, as the case may be, first. ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlM To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Cote D'Ivoire Guyana Macau San Marino I believe it will depend on who I get at border control, as many have mentioned, and it is comforting to know that some people have made it through, though I may not be as lucky. Latvia 21 posts. 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. Congo 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. Remember that some countries do not accept emergency travel documents/certificates. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Kazakhstan Honestly, it's an interesting gray area I've also often wondered about - e.g. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529 when applying from abroad. VOA News. Togo 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. Moldova Ecuador You should check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and make sure you do not overstay. Anita Powell. The Courts decision must be submitted with the application for the passport. Both countries recognise Dual Citizen status. 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.. Swaziland My guess is that you would eventually be let in, but it would probably be quite unpleasant, or perhaps even cause you some legal problems. Any advice or recommendations or smart ideas are welcomed. Consequently, the previous requirement for exemptions or letters of permission from the Minister to make use of a foreign passport has now been terminated. Virgin Islands (USA) The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. WebAnswer 11 of 74: Hi everyone I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. They are the same as regular tourist passports except that they contain more pages for visas. If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. Cabinet reshuffle imminent as South Africas Deputy President resigns. The Burning Question from a South African traveller, The Answer from a Senior Immigration Consultant. This is really one of those questions which cannot be adequately answered on a forum like this as nobody actually knows what the immigration officer will see on their system or what action they will take on the day. Your passport should have at least two blank pages when you arrive in South Africa. Long live the bitch. WebYou are FINE!!! 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. Passports issued to nationals of South Africa must be valid on arrival. A company specialising in the field of UK and South African immigration, have kindly provided ananswer to the following question posed by expat Deborah Goemans (and echoed by many others): I believe that SA citizens are required by law to use a South African passport to enter and exit South Africa. To avoid problems at the airport on arrival, youre advised to ensure your passport is valid for six months. I expect them to give me some kak at the airport but hopefully they'll let me in. Zambia The Department is obliged to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act. Read through it all to the successful conclusions at the end. Serbia & Montenegro Just use your Dutch one? 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