Tourist passports: persons16 years and older and maxi tourist passports are only issued to SA citizens 16 years or older. 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 one's country of birth. 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. St Maarten Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. South African passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, 1994, and the related Regulations. Aruba I'm really worried that I will be denied entry at the border and have to return. My SA passport has expired and I don't have time to get a new one (it takes 6 months+). 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.) A South African friend entered on her Irish passport so she could reclaim taxes on departure, stayed 91 days instead of 90 (due to miscounting), explained to Uzbekistan The documents are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. 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. Serbia & Montenegro 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. These passports are valid for 10 years. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; 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. She could not give me a straight answer as to whether I would be denied entry. Ive never declared my dual nationality so I figured Im not on any register. South Africa The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. You should allow additional time for border crossings. Passports should also have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Maxi tourist passports are 48-page documents meant for frequent travellers. Nationality and dual citizenship is indeed a very complex topic as well as an extremely specialised practice of law, so choose wisely if you seek professional guidance. Estonia The bitch is back? Virgin Islands (USA) St Kitts-Nevis What did they say when you entered using the expired passport? The issue of deprivation of citizenship was inconsistent with the Constitutional right to citizenship. A friend of mine just came from England, he is also dual citizenship. 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 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.. WebOnce a person has been granted dual citizenship, the holder must always enter and depart South Africa on their valid South African passport. To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: Maxi tourist passports are 48-page documents meant for frequent travellers. 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. They are the same as regular tourist passports except that they contain more pages for visas. Then I can apply for a new passport while I'm in SA. Burundi WebAfrican citizen of 18 years and older to leave or enter South Africa on a foreign passport. Ireland Last I heard they only give warnings. Just use your Dutch one? 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. Hong Kong Saipan Fiji 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 Liberia These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. If people fail to do so, they will be warned (as this person was) but will definitely encounter further difficulties when he/she travels to SA again whilst utilising a foreign passports. Eventually if the immigration computer picked up you had been in and out of SA a few times you might be required to also get an SA passport as you would be deemed to have ties here. Andorra 2. Paraguay Get your new passport in your own time. You have accepted additional cookies. Israel They won't stop you from entering the country. Morocco What to do if youve Relinquished your South African Citizenship & how to Prevent Losing it. Both countries recognise Dual Citizen status. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a new passport. My Grandson is a case in point. Finland Senegal Indonesia Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Web19. Maldives 1Pm\\9M2aD];Yt\[x]}Wr|]g- This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine if prosecuted. Were very thankful to them! Belarus g k }j\P? British Indian Ocean Ter If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Im not recommending this at all, there are consequences if you are found out. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. show then both passports then. She is a dual passport holder, and has a letter of retention. 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. They might fine you (they lawfully can), but in my own experience the border control officers have been understanding in such a scenario. Passports must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure. Moldova You should check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and make sure you do not overstay. What is the exact definition of a ''warning'' on a passport? Driving from JNB to Kruger (south). Both countries recognise Dual Citizen status. Except for official and diplomatic passports, fees are applicable for all types of passport / travel document applications. dbnsa2017. She tired contacting the foreign embassy to get help travelling back, and to apply for an emergency travel document. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. That said, this is pretty dodgy Perhaps the immigration officer will not notice (assuming they don't have a system that does), or take pity on you if you grovel nicely / claim not to have noticed, but still, I probably wouldn't risk it. Lebanon 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 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. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 30 days beyond the period of intended stay. The Department has received a number of enquiries from our ports of entry on whether or not South Africans who arrive at border posts with foreign passports may be refused to enter or depart from the Republic. Iran To enter South Africa, foreign visitors must acquire the correct documentation. 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. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Customs officials have heard it all before and come on, just do the right thing man. 0:00 3:34. I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. St Lucia These passports are valid for 10 years. Haiti 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. Mayotte This should answer most of your questions although the thread did get rather mutilated with some (removed) very odd opinions from some people. See Graham's experiences in the thread. Great Britain 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. Albania Has anyone had this happen to them? 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. To apply for an official passport you must submit the following documents: You will also have to sign an undertaking. Uruguay Qatar I'm curious how do the South African authorities know that someone has acquired the nationality of another country? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They might fine you (they var addy9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e = 'webmaster' + '@'; 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. Remember that some countries do not accept emergency travel documents/certificates. St Barthelemy Belize Palau Island Midway Islands The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. I have dual citizenship (SA, Netherlands) and plan to visit SA in June. Honestly, it's an interesting gray area I've also often wondered about - e.g. Permanent South African passports and travel documents (machine-readable documents) are printed only in Pretoria, South Africa, from where they are dispatched to the offices of application. 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. Libya Her options are to present the full case to the customs official and hope they look kindly on the situation, or to avoid the hassle and go through on the foreign passport, knowing that if she is caught the consequences will probably be worse. Philippines BTW as Australia and RSA are both Commonwealth countries they don't have Embassies in each others countries, the have High Commissions. Many expats in the USA sent SAPeople questions asking if the same rules of dual citizenship apply to them. Best contact the S A consulate for more accurate info. Application Forms and Information P theme/theme/theme1.xmlPK- ! Bhutan 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. Costa Rica The Courts decision must be submitted with the application for the passport. Hi everyone, Just thought I would update this thread with what actually happened since when I was doing research there was a lot of questions and n He travels to SA at least twice a year, always enters and leaves on his UK passport, and has never had a problem. Sierra Leone addy9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e = addy9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e + 'dha' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'za'; Switzerland 9 9 9 9 9 M M M M a M . 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. We have therefore decided that affected South Africans departing or arriving through our ports of entry, attempting to use a foreign passport, will be issued with a warning giving them three (3) months to obtain a South African passport. Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. 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. Kazakhstan Samoa American If a parent cannot be in attendance, a letter of consent and copy of ID will no longer be accepted. l 4 a ( k ( N o L i s t 6 U@ 6 ! H y p e r l i n k >*B*ph F P@ F ! B o d y T e x t 2 CJ OJ QJ ^J aJ X X l c K o n s u l a r / 5 6 7 >* B*CJ OJ QJ \ ] ^J aJ ph F V !F F o l l o w e d H y p e r l i n k >*B*ph PK ! Guernsey However, we acknowledge that many affected South Africans may not yet be aware of the amendments to the Citizenship Act and the implications for themselves. Algeria Netherland Antilles As above, it depends on who is on duty, on the day, as well as depending on whether you actually have dual citizenship, or not. Virgin Islands (Brit) Swaziland But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. United Kingdom These documents are only valid for a period of 5 years. Any advice or recommendations or smart ideas are welcomed. 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. In summary: 1. Long live the bitch. Firstly, a valid passport is required for all international travelers entering or leaving South African borders. 02 2023. 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. This is really one of those questions which cannot be adequately answered on a forum like this as nobody actually knows what the immigration office They will be allowed to depart or enter South Africa.Accordingly, we would like advise all South Africans who have a dual citizenship and do not have South African passports to apply for their South African passports at their earliest opportunity. 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