Persons born abroad to South African parents may avail of South African citizenship by descent through birth registration.
Persons born abroad to South African parents may avail of South African citizenship by descent through birth registration.
Birth registrations are processed and finalized in South Africa therefore requires a processing period of 4 months.
As soon as the application is finalized an abridged birth certificate will be mailed to the applicant. Upon receipt of the abridged birth certificate, the applicant may apply for his/her passport and full birth certificate.
Please note that children born abroad and whose births have been registered in South Africa are automatically allowed to maintain dual citizenship.