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A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73. Written confirmation by your country of origin that the country cannot issue you with a passport, except in the case of refugees that have been granted permanent residence as a refugee. If under 18 years, the prescribed consent by parents must be furnished.
DHA-9 form \u2013 Full set of fingerprints on DHA-9 form. This form must be completed by applicants 16 years old and above. Fingerprints can be taken at the South African Consulate/Embassy or at the nearest police station, fingerprints taking centers or notary public office.
In order to apply for a Letter of Retention of SA Citizenship, you will need to complete the BI-1664 (Application for Retention of South African Citizenship) and BI-529 (Determination of Citizenship Status South Africa) forms.
According to most consulates, the process can take from six months up to twelve months.
Unless you have been granted retention of citizenship before acquiring citizenship of another country, you will lose your SA citizenship automatically. You may apply to have your South African citizenship reinstated if you are a former citizen by birth or descent and you have returned to South Africa permanently.

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DHA-175. Application for retention of South African citizenship. DHA-1664. Application for exemption in regard to loss of citizenship [26(4)]
Apply to Retain Your Citizenship Complete the BI-529 and DHA BI-1664 forms. Certified copy of current passport and identity document. Proof of permanent residence in the foreign country. Proof that one has not acquired citizenship in that country. Proof of payment of the processing fee.
What is a Letter of Retention of SA Citizenship? Before you can take up citizenship in another country, you are required by law to make a formal application to the Department of Home Affairs or your closest South African mission/consulate abroad to retain your South African citizenship.
Take along your ID, current (expired / or expiring) passport and the fee (currently R400). Take cash as their cash points are often down. A duly completed passport application form (DHA-73). If you are under 18, parental consent is required for issuing of a passport.
How to keep your South African citizenship Certified copy of your South African ID or passport. Certified copy of South African birth certificate. Proof of permanent residency in the foreign country. Proof that you haven't acquired citizenship in that country. Proof that you have paid the fee.

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