United Arab Emirates Georgia 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. Guatemala >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTICE. 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. Venezuela 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. 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. Channel Islands However, they must use their South African passport to depart from or enter South Africa. I wouldn't recommend that. 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. I am gonna be eligible to apply for a UK passport in a few years and don't want any potential problems. 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. Jersey Initially I was thinking that your lack of a valid way to enter SA will be picked up before departure. 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. I could be wrong. Qatar 9 9 9 9 9 M M M M a M . 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. United Kingdom Botswana WebThe passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. Mali Firstly to Lauren - based on my experience, I really believe you will be fine. Iran Furthermore, it is also now an offence for such a citizen, while in South Africa, to use his or her foreign citizenship or nationality to gain advantage or avoid a responsibility or duty.Essentially, 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. Belize 3.2. 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. This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine if prosecuted. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Trinidad & Tobago Cocos Island But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Report inappropriate content . Applications to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports will be double the normal fee if the incident was as a result of the passport/travel document owners negligence. He went on to inform me that, by becoming a US citizen without permission and paying the fee, I was longer a SA citizen. Guinea 6 _rels/.relsj0}Q%v/C/} (h"O 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. Supporting documents are not required where children are in direct transit at an international airport. Glad you had no problems - and thanks for responding back here. 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. Albania Have a great time - and hope to see you back! South African passports and travel documents are issued in terms of the South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, 1994, and the related Regulations. 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. I have dual citizenship (SA, Netherlands) and plan to visit SA in June. Tourist passports: persons under 16 years are issued to SA citizens who are aged 15 years or younger. Barbados 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. 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. ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlM 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 Cambodia You should check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and make sure you do not overstay. 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 Cote D'Ivoire South African passports include the following information: These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. Palau Island What's doing the right thing in this case? [Content_Types].xmlPK- ! Get your new passport in your own time. Libya Switzerland Ireland Romania This means that the worst that can happen is that you will receive a fine if prosecuted. 21 posts. *:(W ~JTe\O*tHGHY }KNP*T9/#A7qZ$*c?qUnwN%Oi4=3P Applying forTourist Passports:Persons under 16 years, 1 General Information About South African Passports, 2 Applying for tourist passports:Persons 16 years and older, 4 Applying forTourist Passports:Persons under 16 years, 7 Applying for Documents for Travel Purposes, How long does it take to get a South African passport, Northern Cape Urban TVET College Undergraduate Prospectus 2024/2025 PDF, Official Air Madagascar Website Address || Access Here, City of Cape Town Junior City Council for Secondary school students Application 2023, Medi-Clinic Learning Centre Northern Region Fees Structure 2024, Lillian Spengane Memorial Nursing School Online Application 2024, How to Check Healthnicon Bellville Application Status 2024 Online, Medi-Clinic Learning Centre Northern Region Prospectus 2024 PDF Download, How to Check Letjhabile-Libalele Nursing School Application Status 2024 Online, Keobakile Nursing School Prospectus 2024 PDF Download, Keobakile Nursing School Registration 2024, Performance Manager Vacancy at Anglo American 2023 | How to Apply, Department of Basic Education DBE Vacancies 2023/2024, WCED Vacancy List 2023/2024 | How to Apply, Apartmentbox PTY LTD Job Vacancy Application Details, Speedtrainer Job Vacancy Application Details, Bloom Financial Services Job Vacancy Application Details, The passport officer must be satisfied that your identity is legal and valid, The passport officer must check that your photograph is a true image of yourself; and, Your fingerprints must be taken (for people who are aged 16 years or older) and checked against the National Population Register, All documents required for passport applications should be completed in black ink, Husband, wife and children must all complete separate application forms. Anita Powell. French Polynesia I know someone who's done it before. > : 8 ; [ bjbj 4 Applications to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports will be double the normal fee if the incident was as a result of the passport/travel document owners negligence. x}rxwr:\TZaG*y8IjbRc|XI 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 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. [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? Ghana It truly sucks but they have a job to do. Has anyone here entered SA on an expired passport before? 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. I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. Bahrain Costa Rica Congo Poland You may need to complete a health form to enter South Africa. Both parents and the children concerned must be present when applying for passports for children. If youre visiting South Africa for tourism or business purposes for a period of up to 90 days, you dont need a visa. This is the practice of international private law so please make sure you do due diligence., South African Dual Citizenship & Retaining your South African Nationality This may result in some delays at land borders. Bosnia & Herzegovina Just read 18 when it says 21 in some posts, as things changed here when, under the SA "Childrens Act", the legal age of majority was changed from 21 to 18. 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. Tajikistan Documents for travel purposes are issued to South African permanent residence permit holders who cannot obtain travel documents from their countries of origin. Central African Republic Ethiopia 2. 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). Afghanistan 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 essence legislation provides that a South African dual citizen can use his or her foreign passport/citizenship/nationality freely outside South Africa. Passport Note. its not like they will never let you in, just ask the proper way to go about it. China The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. The bitch is back? Virgin Islands (Brit) Yemen To apply for an official passport you must submit the following documents: You will also have to sign an undertaking. They are the same as regular tourist passports except that they contain more pages for visas. Solomon Islands The Burning Question from a South African traveller, The Answer from a Senior Immigration Consultant. If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. But since people from the Netherlands essentially get a free 90 day visa on arrival, you would probably be fine unless you showed them your expired SA passport and they noticed. Finland We use some essential cookies to make this website work. If a parent is deceased, his or her death certificate and a copy thereof must accompany the application for the passport. Uruguay Travel with your green ID book they never expire, I don't think you will have too much trouble at the border. Uzbekistan Tourist passports: persons16 years and older and maxi tourist passports are only issued to SA citizens 16 years or older. 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. var addy_text9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e = 'webmaster' + '@' + 'dha' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'za';document.getElementById('cloak9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e').innerHTML += ''+addy_text9111595837c121db83eaf167e42f157e+'<\/a>'; Site developed and maintained by the Department of Home Affairs. Dominican Republic The laws are quite clear and there is no room for deviation, its the same anywhere in the world. 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. You will still need a letter stating that you cannot use a South African passport. See Graham's experiences in the thread. 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). Denmark Bolivia Netherland Antilles Germany A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. My advice would be why not just enter as a Netherlands citizen? If Im no longer a citizen, can I enter with my foreign passport with no problems? var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Tourist passports: persons under 16 years are issued to SA citizens who are aged 15 years or younger. Gambia But I'm hoping since I made an honest mistake and was not at all aware (having never been back) that they will allow me to apply for a passport once I'm there, or when I return. Swaziland New Zealand ky theme/theme/themeManager.xmlPK- ! Tanzania Andorra See Visas and Passport validity sections for more information. Myanmar Cayman Islands Estonia This page has information on travelling to South Africa. Korea North Has anyone had this happen to them? Iceland Netherlands Last I heard they only give warnings. Spain The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. Oman You should allow additional time for border crossings. 3. 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. American Samoa Paraguay Vanuatu So if in the future you ever wanted to come back to South Africa and live or just to work here for a period you would have no problem. Cameroon :/, Myne was expired I used it to come back a passport is for leaving the country. I obviously had no idea that my citizenship would remain in tact when my parents' citizenship did not. Brunei This is what I'm leaning towards too but would still like to know if anyone has done this and what their experience was. (We'll be printing out all correspondence with the embassy, will have proof of passport application, and a letter of motivation from the doctor about the situation). Please see Tourist passports: persons under 16 for the requirements, A completed determination of citizenshipForm DHA-529 when applying from abroad. These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. Aruba Ive never declared my dual nationality so I figured Im not on any register. Antigua & Barbuda WebSouth African citizens (including duals) must use their South African passport to enter and exit. Vietnam o r g / d o w n l o a d s / S A _ C i t i z e n s h i p A m e n d m e n t A c t . You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Croatia They might fine you (they Turks & Caicos Is Documents for travel purposes are issued to South African permanent residence permit holders who cannot obtain travel documents from their countries of origin. Unless you fall into a specific limited time period where South Africa did not recognise dual and you did not pro-actively seek to retain your SA nationality, you may have given it up without realising. Canary Islands 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. Chad Syria To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: Maxi tourist passports are 48-page documents meant for frequent travellers. = C?hv=%[xp{_PH0ORBdJE4b$q_6LR7`0O,En7Lib/Se PK ! 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. If a parent cannot be in attendance, a letter of consent and copy of ID will no longer be accepted. The passport should also have at least two blank pages and remain valid for no less than 30 days after departure from the country. 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 Nigeria No fine, but rather a warning on her foreign passport. 0:00 3:34. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. South African passports include the following information: List of South Africa Foreign Exchange Banks. A regular tourist passport contains 32 pages, but frequent travellers can opt to get a maxi tourist passport with 48 pages. 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. The little man I spoke to at the Embassy berated me for not knowing I should have asked permission not knowing was no excuse. He has dual South African, and Italian passports. Morocco Ukraine Some countries impose specific restrictions on departing nationals, such as the requirement for an exit visa. Honduras 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 Panama VOA News. He can use his Italian passport everywhere else, wherever he likes. Uganda Singapore Montserrat Once the validity period of a passport expires you will have to submit a new application for a passport. The Department is obliged to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act. South African children travelling on South African passports may travel to South Africa without birth certificates. Portugal (The airlines are typically liable to take people back if they didn't do a proper check regarding entrance conditions, so they typically filter out these cases in order to avoid costs.) St Lucia Bonaire Reply. Mexico You have accepted additional cookies. Re: Entering South Africa on a foreign passport. 8 PK ! Malawi Tunisia A friend of mine has dual UK/SA citizenship. 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! Web19. They are issued only to SA citizens aged 16 years or older. Thailand They are issued only to SA citizens aged 16 years or older. Haiti We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Bangladesh Sierra Leone Niger Midway Islands SA citizens who have not renounced their SA citizenship status must always ensure that they enter and leave SA on their SA passports. ' theme/theme/_rels/themeManager.xml.relsPK ] . Cook Islands If you hold South African citizenship, you must enter and exit South Africa on your South African passport. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Malta Dominica He 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. UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng cleans out her desk, Trevor Noah and Black Coffee spotted at Table Mountain PICTURES, Daily Lotto: Here are Wednesday, 1 Marchs results and numbers, Lotto: Here are Wednesday, 1 Marchs numbers and results. 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. These passports are valid for 10 years. Turkmenistan Eritrea Foreign nationals can enter with a maximum of either: 25,000 Rand (ZAR) $US10,000; foreign currency Lebanon Pretty sure the rules kicked in after 10 years. See exceptions under Tourist Passports:persons under 16, Passports are issued in accordance with your names as they appear in the National Population Register (NPR) at the time of your application. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new application to get a new passport. It is a legal offence to travel in or out of South Africa with a foreign passport if you are a SA citizen. Wake Island Laos A friend of mine just came from England, he is also dual citizenship. So I'm thinking of just winging it and trying to enter on my expired passport. To apply for the passport you must submit the following documents: Official passports are issued to officials attached to government institutions who have to travel on official business. Iraq Passports must have at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Mayotte Best contact the S A consulate for more accurate info. Samoa Perhaps someone else who's actually done this can comment. WebUnder law you are considered as a Dual Citizen of Australia and South Africa. Tahiti Niue u3KGnD1NIBs 0woo&5 6?$Q ,.aic21h:qm@RN;d`o7gK(M&$R(.1r'JT8V"AHu}|$b{ P8g/]QAs(#L[ PK- ! 9 9 r0L M \ 0 R 9 P ^ Z @ 4 , ^ ^ ^ 1 1 U R ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ : NOTICE TO SOUTH AFRICANS WHO HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP Given recent developments around the issue of the Citizenship Amendment Act and in response to media enquiries on this matter, the Department of Home Affairs wishes to set out to the public a clear and comprehensive picture of the situation in this regard.Government recently repealed section 9 of the South African Citizenship Act of 1995, which regulated the use of the citizenship or nationality of another country by a major (adult) South African who has dual citizenship.In essence, the Act repealed the provision, which allowed the Minister of Home Affairs to deprive a citizen of his or her citizenship for having used the citizenship of a foreign country. But what if my South African passport expired years ago? Country 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. 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. Reunion Seychelles tell them the truth. Cape Verde She could not give me a straight answer as to whether I would be denied entry. You are welcome to ask any questions and I can try answer to the best of my ability. Peru @}w7c(Eb CA7K Y, e.|,H,lxIsQ}# +!,^$j=GW)E+& My SA passport has expired and I don't have time to get a new one (it takes 6 months+). 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. To apply for a crew member certificate you must submit the following documents: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. WebAnswer 51 of 74: Hi everyone I was born in South Africa and left when I was 11 years old. See Graham's experiences in the thread. He has to leave, and enter S A using his S A passport. Firstly, a valid passport is required for all international travelers entering Senegal m ^ ^ ^ $ \ 1 9 ^ ^ 1 9 9 F Curacao Bhutan Both countries recognise Dual Citizen status. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. It is a difficult and unique situation, made much worse by a global pandemic. 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. 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