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About applying for exemption from loss of citizenship
If you have lost your citizenship as a result of formally or voluntarily acquiring the citizen of another country before 6 October 1995, you may apply to be exempted from loss of citizenship.
You must apply at your nearest Department of Home Affairs offices, South African embassy or mission if you are abroad.
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What you should do
- Go to your nearest Department of Home Affairs offices, South African embassy or mission if you are abroad.
- Complete forms: DHA-1666 and DHA-529
- Submit the following:
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It may take about six weeks to process your application. [Top] How much does it cost?
- Exemption from loss of citizenship - R300
- Duplicate citizenship certificate - R90
[Top] Forms to complete - *Determination of citizenship status BI-529
- *Application for exemption in regard to the loss of South African citizenship, BI-1666
Note: *Special specifications and requirements regarding the processing of this form apply and it may therefore not be downloaded for use as an application or registration form. All forms are available at any regional or district office of the Department. [Top] Who to contact
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