About applying for renunciation of South African citizenship
If you are granted citizenship of another country which does not allow dual nationality, you must renounce your South African citizenship.
You will cease to be a South African citizen once the declaration is registered.
Note: If you are under 18 years when your parents renounce their South African citizenship, you will also lose your citizenship unless the other parent remains a South African citizen.
[Top] What you should do
- Go to Home Affairs offices, South African embassy or mission if you are abroad.
- Complete form: DHA-246 and DHA-529
- Submit the following:
- proof of foreign citizenship or letter confirming that foreign citizenship will be granted from authorities of that country
- birth certificate, required if you do not have identity number
- letter of motivation stating reasons for renunciation.
[Top] Time Frame
It may take 6 weeks for your application to be processed. [Top] How much does it cost?
The service is free.
[Top] Forms to complete
- *Renunciation of South African citizenship, DHA-246
- *Determination of citizenship status DHA-529
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, South African embassies or missions. Who to contact |