| 1. |
A South African Citizen who intends accepting
the citizenship of another country or who has the citizenship
or nationality of another country may apply to renounce his/her
South African citizenship. |
| 2. |
A South African Citizen by birth or decent
in respect of whom a declaration of renunciation is registered
shall cease to be a South African citizen but will retain his
or her right of permanent residence. |
OPENING HOURS ARE |
- The office dealing with South African passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Collections will be from 08h45 - 12h45
- Telephone Hours for the Home Affairs Section are between 15h00 - 17h00
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- Please note: no appointments necessary; this is a walk in service.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR RENUNCIATION |
| 1. |
All forms must be completed in black ink |
| 2. |
Original passport & identity document issued by South Africa (as they are property of Home Affairs) |
| 3. |
Recently issued certificate not a travel document or birth certificate confirming claim to foreign citizenship (as per the instruction on the BI-246) |
| 4. |
Application forms BI-246 x 2 must be completed. For legal reasons,
this form cannot be downloaded. Send an A4 stamped self address
envelope to obtain the form: |
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| A. |
The Consul,
South African High Commission,
Home Affairs Consular Section,
15 Whitehall,
SW1A 2DD |
| B. |
or alternatively, forms can be collected during our opening
hours. |
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| 5. |
Application forms bi-529 must be fully completed. Certified
copies of passport must be produced. |
| 6. |
Letter of motivation confirming reasons for renunciation. |
| 7. |
There are no application fees applicable. |
| 8. |
Processing time always exceeds 3 months |
