Sage-Tips

Does having an EU passport make you an EU citizen?

EU passport holder is a citizen of one of the 27 EU countries and has the right to live, work, study and retire in any of the EU member states.

Does South Africa have birthright citizenship?

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.

Does a child born in South Africa to foreign parents?

Despite South Africa passing their first Citizenship Act no. 88 of 1995, it was discovered in 2010 that the Act made no provisions for children born to foreign parents in South Africa. Even though the Citizenship Act of South Africa was amended in 2010, it came only into operation in 1 January 2013.

Does South Africa allow dual nationality?

Entering and exiting South Africa According to the South African Citizenship Amendment Act, 2004, it is an offence for a South African citizen holding dual nationality to enter or depart the Republic of South Africa using the passport of another country.

Can a foreign child born in South Africa get a birth certificate?

All births registered by the Department are in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act. There is no exclusion or separate requirements for foreign birth registrations. Supporting documents must be attached to an application as prescribed in the Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Is your nationality where you were born or your parents?

Nationality is based on place of birth. Ethnicity is based on your family origin. If you are born on the US you are an American even if you parents were born in Mongolia.

What happens if a child is born in South Africa to foreign parents?

Children born to foreign parents in South Africa without a valid visa are not legally in SA and will not be able to go to school. The good news is that you can legalise your child’s stay in South Africa – but you must not delay any longer than necessary to do this.

What happens if a child is born in a foreign country?

If you are a U.S. citizen (or non-citizen national) and have a child overseas, you should report their birth at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as possible so that a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) can be issued as an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship or nationality.

Do foreign children born in South Africa automatically get citizenship?

Up to October 2014 foreign children born in South Africa to permanent residents did automatically get citizenship. This means these foreign children born prior to October 2014 are recognised as citizens provided: The child has a birth certificate with an ID number on it.

How do I register a foreign birth in South Africa?

The application is done using a foreign birth registration application. The South African Births and Deaths Registration Act, requires that all births must be registered within 30 days. If a birth is registered after 30 days, it is considered a late registration of birth and other requirements will have to be met when registering the birth.

How do I get dual citizenship in South Africa?

In this case, parents need to register the birth of their child at the South African authorities within that foreign country. This will allow them to obtain a passport for travel, after which you can continue the South African registration process. Your child qualifies for dual citizenship if both parents hold two passports.

What is my child’s status in South Africa?

Your child’s status in South Africa will depend on the type of visa or status you hold at the time of their birth. If you or your partner is a South African citizen, your child will automatically get South African citizenship. Foreign children adopted by South African citizens also becomes a South African citizen by descent.