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. What is the exact definition of a ''warning'' on a passport? They can't send you backand regardless of date on passport you are a South African and thus entitled to enter SA. From their perspective you're a South African (since you have a passport & they can presumably see you on their system)so what exactly are they going to do aside from let you in? Poland
The rules set out above also apply to travellers wishing to transit South Africa. 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 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. These cookies do not store any personal information. Cayman Islands
This page reflects the UK governments understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full British Citizen passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. Spain
She is a dual passport holder, and has a letter of retention. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Samoa American
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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. My parents applied for Australian citizenship with no intention to keep our South African citizenship and as such, our South African passports expired and some 17 years later we all only have Australian passports. I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. US-based global immigration attorney Inge Meischke Elliott, confirmed: The USA recognizes dual citizenship. 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). Id guess the questions are random so it depends how far you want bend the truth. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTICE. 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 However, some immigration officials still request that a passport should have at least 6 months validity on the date of entry to South Africa. https://www.sahc.org.au/citizenship/Dual_Citizenship.htm. North Sydney Level Contributor . They might fine you (they lawfully can), but in my own experience the border control officers have been understanding in such a scenario. These passports are valid for 10 years. Christmas Island
' theme/theme/_rels/themeManager.xml.relsPK ] . These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. There are three types of passports issued in South Africa: Normal tourist passport The passport number starts with A0 You can travel to South Africa for any purpose for up to 90 days without a visa. 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. To apply for a crew member certificate you must submit the following documents: If you experience any problems accessing the site, please email theThis email address is being protected from spambots. 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. Belgium
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. 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! These passports are only valid for a period of 5 years. Tahiti
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This should answer most of your questions although the thread did get rather mutilated with some (removed) very odd opinions from some people. 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. If you do have both, you are for example, required to enter South Africa on your SA passport, just as you have to enter the USA on your US passport. WebPassports. WebPassport validity If you are visiting South Africa, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. Indonesia
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. You have accepted additional cookies. 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. Switzerland
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No fine, but rather a warning on her foreign passport. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in South Africa. Tourist passports: persons16 years and older and maxi tourist passports are only issued to SA citizens 16 years or older. 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. Montenegro
To enter South Africa, a passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure from South Africa is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. I am about to go back on Saturday for the first time (unusual I know!) The last time I passed the SA border the immigration officer was so busy chatting with another staff member that she didn't even look at the computer screen after swiping my passport :-). Turkmenistan
[Content_Types].xmlPK- ! Firstly to Lauren - based on my experience, I really believe you will be fine. If a parent cannot be in attendance, a letter of consent and copy of ID will no longer be accepted. United Kingdom
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This may result in some delays at land borders. Anita Powell. SA citizens who have not renounced their SA citizenship status must always ensure that they enter and leave SA on their SA passports. Your passport should be valid for at least 30 days Cyprus
When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a new passport. Applicants should note that In terms of section 26(B) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a South African citizen of 18 years and older to leave or enter South Africa on a foreign passport. Reunion
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. Passports and other documents accepted for entry issued to residents of South Africa must be valid on arrival. Applicants should note that In terms of section 26(B) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a South African citizen of 18 years and older to leave or enter South Africa on a foreign passport. India
Passports should also have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Sao Tome & Principe
To enter South Africa, foreign visitors must acquire the correct documentation. Denmark
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e.|,H,lxIsQ}# +!,^$j=GW)E+& But also, dont you need a visa to get in now anyway (If youre not South African)? This is what we're hoping. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I know someone who's done it before. 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 A friend of mine just came from England, he is also dual citizenship. Entry and Exit Requirements: When traveling to a country where you have U.S. and that countrys nationality, you may be required to enter and depart on a passport from that country or present a valid identity document from that country. Estonia
If the applicant is in the care of a guardian other than the parents, proof of the High Courts appointment must accompany the application. 2. 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. 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. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. The bitch is back? To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. This is what I'm leaning towards too but would still like to know if anyone has done this and what their experience was. Isle of Man
South African children travelling on South African passports may travel to South Africa without birth certificates. The issue of deprivation of citizenship was inconsistent with the Constitutional right to citizenship. Application Forms and Information Please visit the following linkhttp://southafricahouseuk.com/passports/psprt_renpsprt.html for the requirements and forms, for the renewal of your South African passport.. See Visas and Passport validity sections for more information. Vanuatu
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Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. I also had no issues leaving - again no comments made whatsoever. 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. 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. My Gran If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. 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. You should allow additional time for border crossings. WebRe: Entering South Africa on a foreign passport 5 years ago Save By law, AFAIK, if you are a South African citizen whether single or dual citizenship, you must enter and leave Honduras
Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. Mine had expired at the time so I said no. His South African passport had also expired, he just used his British passport he had no problems. ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlPK- ! Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529 when applying from abroad. A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. Passports must have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Pretty sure the rules kicked in after 10 years. Madagascar
UPDATE: Given that my wife was able to prove she is a SA citizen (despite expired SA passport), and had a valid foreign passport for travel - she was given a warning on her foreign passport and allowed to enter SA. However, they must use their South African passport to depart from or enter South Africa. To avoid problems at the airport on arrival, youre advised to ensure your passport is valid for six months. Macedonia
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.. Passports issued to nationals of South Africa must be valid on arrival. Albania
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My parents have both been back and have not had any issues getting through border control on their Australian passports. Belize
Just use your Dutch one? Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. Swaziland
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You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status, or a PCR test. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I was more interested to know people's personal experiences on the matter as it is quite difficult to find information about what to expect to happen - I didn't want to go all the way there if I know that they could deny entry. Has anyone here entered SA on an expired passport before? Lithuania
If you are visiting South Africa, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. Tanzania
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Mostly looking for what type of fine she might expect. 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. Azores
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If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished. South African passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, 1994, and the related Regulations. So now I am not actually sure whether I am a citizen or not (and I was definitely not game to ask), so I have applied with the South African embassy to find out whether I am - they say it will take about 45 days. Ive entered on a foreign passport - on entering they were not fussed but when I left i was questioned and one question specifically asked if I hold a South African passport. Except for official and diplomatic passports, fees are applicable for all types of passport / travel document applications. Panama
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Good luck. Niger
If divorced and sole parental rights and responsibilities in regard to guardianship have not been granted to one parent,the child and both parents should be in attendance when the application is submittedand both must sign the application form. Papua New Guinea
Thus, even if a persons South Africanpassport expired 10 years ago and he/she still has the right to a SA passport, he/she must apply for a newly issued one in order to travel to South Africa., UPDATE: We also received this message from the South African High Commission: South African citizens must use their South African passport to enter and exit the Republic. The Courts decision must be submitted with the application for the passport. Jordan
No matter what your parents did, they would not be able to revoke your rights as a South African citizen. Kuwait
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I obviously had no idea that my citizenship would remain in tact when my parents' citizenship did not. What did they say when you entered using the expired passport? Chile
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. Myanmar
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. The current SA Citizenship Act clearly stipulate that any person who has the right to make use of a South African passport must enter and leave South Africa whilst utilising his/her South African passport and not a foreign one. South African authorities advise that UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, transit and exit from South Africa. Children in possession of valid South African visas are not required to produce the documents WebEnter SA on your foreign passport, taking your expired one with you, and take documentation that shows you are in process of renewing it. The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Maldives
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He can use his Italian passport everywhere else, wherever he likes. Mauritius
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Diplomatic passports are administered by the Department of International Relations. This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine or imprisonment (is what he said) IF you are convicted (and he highlighted the IF) of entering South Africa on a foreign passport as a South African citizen. Web19. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Armenia
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We use some essential cookies to make this website work. They are issued only to SA citizens aged 16 years or older. They are issued only to SA citizens aged 16 years or older. WebA regular tourist passport contains 32 pages, but frequent travellers can opt to get a maxi tourist passport with 48 pages. Chad
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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 Report inappropriate content . The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. The passports are valid for 5 years and are not renewable. Has anyone had this happen to them? (Two warnings and you cant use the passport to enter SA). likely, you'll get in. East Timor
Yes, as you were born here and then left the country before you became 18 and you have not subsequently, personally, renounced your SA citizenship then you are South African Citizen by birth until you die (or the law in SA is changed). New Zealand
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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. NOTICE:The Department of Home Affairs no longer issues Temporary Passports. Bangladesh
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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. Apply for your renewed SA passport at your embassy/consulate yesterday. 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 When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a Firstly, a valid passport is required for all international travelers entering South African passports include the following information: These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. To apply for an official passport you must submit the following documents: You will also have to sign an undertaking. Korea North
What's doing the right thing in this case? Austria
Best contact the S A consulate for more accurate info. Serbia
9 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. 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. Saipan
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As long as you aren't staying past the 90 day tourist period it should be fine. A friend of mine has dual UK/SA citizenship. 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