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The document is an application form for the retention of South African citizenship, as per Section 6 (2) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995. It requires personal information such as name, date of birth, identity number, and details regarding any foreign citizenship. The applicant must also provide reasons for wanting to retain their South African citizenship.

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What is determination of citizenship?

Persons can apply for the confirmation of their South African status - this may include Citizenship or Permanent Residency. These applications are referred to the South African Department of Home Affairs where the information will be checked against the National Population Register.

Can you enter South Africa on an expired passport?

Passport validity requirements Your passport must have an expiry date at least 30 days after the date you leave South Africa and have at least 2 blank pages.

Do I qualify for a South African passport?

You automatically qualify for South African citizenship if: you are born in South Africa and at least one of your parents is a South African citizen or a SA permanent residency permit holder. if you are adopted by a South African citizen.

Do South Africans still need to apply for retention of citizenship?

Under Section 6(1) of the South African Citizenship Act, South African citizens automatically lose their citizenship if they voluntarily acquire another nationality without first obtaining permission for retention from the Minister of Home Affairs.

Do I still need to apply for retention of South African citizenship?

N.B. Acquiring foreign citizenship without applying for retention will result in an automatic loss of your South African Citizenship. You cannot apply for retention after acquiring foreign citizenship. Once it is processed the letter will be posted in the pre-paid self-addressed special delivery envelope.

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BI-529. INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED IN FULL IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING YOUR CITIZENSHIP UNDER THE. SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1995 (ACT 88 OF 1995), WHICH CAME INTO OPERATION ON 6 OCTOBER 1995.

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SOUTH AFRICA: A Bold Move in Strengthening Ties South Africa has been at the forefront of numerous progressive policies since the end of apartheid. In a recent move, the nation has taken an unprecedented step in strengthening its diaspora ties by offering free citizenship to Black Americans.