Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, the applicant must:
1. Birthplace and Residency:
o Be born in South Africa and have resided in the country from birth until the age of 18.
2. Legal Documentation:
o Be included in the parents' asylum seeker or refugee file and have maintained valid status throughout their residency..
3. Valid Birth Certificate :
o Have a birth certificate issued under the Births and Deaths Registration Act (BDRA) 51 of 1992.
Application Process
1. Compile Supporting Documents
o South African Birth Certificate:
o Issued at birth or during a late registration process.
o Proof of Residency in SA :
o Parental Documentation:
o Copies of the parents' valid asylum seeker or refugee permits.
o Language Proficiency:
o Certificates or letters confirming proficiency in an official South African language.
o Proof of Identity:
2. Attend an Interview:
o The applicant may be required to attend an interview at the DHA.
3. Receive Confirmation:
o If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a certificate of naturalization as proof of citizenship.
Key Considerations
1. Timeliness:
o Applications must be submitted after the child turns 18 and no later than a reasonable time afterward to ensure compliance with the law.
2. Accuracy:
o Ensure all forms are accurately filled out and documents are valid and up to date.
3. Statelessness Prevention:
o The procedure aims to prevent statelessness by providing a clear pathway to citizenship for children who meet the criteria.
Additional Assistance
If the process seems complex, applicants can seek help from:
• Legal aid organizations specializing in refugee and asylum seeker rights.
• Immigration consultants or lawyers such as ourselves familiar with South African citizenship laws.
How can we help you , please email us to info@samigration.com or whatsapp message me on: +27 82 373 8415, where are you now? check our website : www.samigration.com