Full birth certificates are issued upon request to persons who are South\u00a0African citizens and whose births were duly registered in South Africa.\u00a0These persons have obtained their citizenship as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Birth in South Africa to South African citizens (by birth, naturalization)
or foreigners who have valid permanent residence or work permits in South Africa.<\/li>\n - Birth registration for those who were born abroad to South African citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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This document once issued includes the parent’s particulars of applicant. The requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n
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- A duly completed Form\u00a0BI 154<\/strong>, Application for Birth Certificate<\/strong>
(this form must be completed in black ink)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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Full birth certificates are issued in South Africa and requires a processing period of 6 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- A duly completed Form\u00a0BI 154<\/strong>, Application for Birth Certificate<\/strong>