{"id":353,"date":"2024-02-22T06:10:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T21:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2024-10-17T16:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T07:53:55","slug":"civic-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/civic-services\/","title":{"rendered":"CIVIC SERVICES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"353\" class=\"elementor elementor-353\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e0f9ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e0f9ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c783cb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c783cb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0716884 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elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56b847b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.southafrica.net\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/04\/sbar-7-1.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-512\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce3bbd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ce3bbd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sadc.int\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/04\/sadc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2021\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661a53cc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"661a53cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/04\/logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-514\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ba5d6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a9ba5d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/02\/Cover_0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-305\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca8df0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ca8df0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f115c69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f115c69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CIVIC SERVICES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1509f4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1509f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">(Applications for: Birth Registration, Marriage Registration, Single Status Letters, Passports, Identity Documents, Death Registration and all other matters that fall under the realm of Civic Services) are processed by appointment. In this regard, please make an appointment by calling, faxing or e-mailing the Embassy.<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>Please address your request to the CONSULAR SECTION:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">Telephone: + 81 3-3265-3366<\/p><p class=\"\">Fax: + 81 3-3265-3573<\/p><p>Appointment to be made via e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:tokyo.visa@dirco.gov.za\">tokyo.visa@dirco.gov.za<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Embassy Opening Hours:<\/strong><br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday:\u00a0 09:00 \u2013 17:30<\/p><p><strong>Operating Hours for Civic Services:<\/strong><br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday: 10:00 \u2013 12:30.<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> The requirements for the various categories under Civic Services and Immigration Services are listed on the website. Please familiarise yourself with these requirements and if you are unsure, please contact the Consular Section as per the contact details above.<\/p><p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em><strong><br \/>Consular documents: the English version is regarded as the legal version as the translation to Japanese is not an accredited certified translation.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2ae53c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2ae53c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Please Note:<br \/><br \/><\/strong><strong>All documents issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin shall be original or certified copies and where applicable translated into English, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation by a sworn translator.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Please complete all application forms before coming to the Embassy, excluding the signatures. Applicants are required to sign in front of the Consular Officials.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Processing Time:<br \/><br \/><\/strong><strong>Civic application takes 6-9 months (-\/+) for processing by Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac96121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac96121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consular Fees for applications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be518e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"be518e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Fees<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>JAPANESE YEN<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Work visa (ICT)<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Study visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Retired person Visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Corporate visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Exchange visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Business visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Diplomatic visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Visitor\u2019s visa on Diplo\/Off P<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Relative visa for spouse or minor child (Spouse, Minor)<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Relative\u2019s visa for immidate family member (Except spouse\/minor)<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Visitor\u2019s visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Transit Visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Film industry visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>4300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Permanent residence<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>General work visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Critical skills visa<\/p><\/td><td><p>15200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Certificate of confirmation of PR<\/p><\/td><td><p>1000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Passport (32 pages)<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Maxi Passport (64 pages)<\/p><\/td><td><p>9744<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>ETC, Emergency Travel Certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p>1400<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Official Passport<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Crew member certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Replacemenr of full passport before expiry<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen tourist passport<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen child passport<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen document for travel purposes<\/p><\/td><td><p>4872<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen maxi passport<\/p><\/td><td><p>9744<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Surname Change minor<\/p><\/td><td><p>700<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Surname Change major<\/p><\/td><td><p>3300<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Forenames change minor<\/p><\/td><td><p>700<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Forenames change major<\/p><\/td><td><p>1400<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Duplicate confirmation: Change of Major\u2019s forename and\/or surname<\/p><\/td><td><p>700<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Register Birth<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Register Marriage<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Register Death<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Naturalization and issue of origanl citizenship<\/p><\/td><td><p>3000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Retention of Citizenship<\/p><\/td><td><p>3000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Resumption of Citizenship<\/p><\/td><td><p>3000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Retrospective exemption from loss<\/p><\/td><td><p>3000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Duplicate: Citizenship Certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p>900<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Citizenship Confirmation<\/p><\/td><td><p>900<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Initial issue of an identity document<\/p><\/td><td><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Re-issue of an identity document<\/p><\/td><td><p>1137<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e6e23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e6e23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CIVIC Services requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979640f elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"979640f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-979640f\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"979640f\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"passport-application-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1581\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Passport Application requirements<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1581\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"passport-application-requirements\"><p><strong><u>South African Passport Application <\/u><u>(updated on 2021-Nov. 11)<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>All documents issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin shall be original or certified copies and where applicable translated into English, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation by a sworn translator. <\/strong><\/p><p>Application has to be filed <strong><u>IN PERSON<\/u><\/strong> with the followings <strong><u>BY APPOINTMENT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-73_Passport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-73<\/a> and DHA-529 in <strong><u>BLACK<\/u><\/strong> pen and in <strong><u>BLOCK<\/u><\/strong> letters<\/li><li>Four (4) recent coloured photos in white background (showing head and shoulders measuring 35mm x 45mm and head to chin 29mm to 34mm with mouth closed)<\/li><li>South African valid passport(s) (original and copy)<\/li><li>South African ID (original and copy)<\/li><li>South African birth certificate, if available (original and copy)<\/li><li>Foreign passport and proof of dual nationality from South Africa (original and copy), if any<\/li><li>Permit for permanent residence and naturalisation certificate, if naturalised South African (original and\/or copy)<\/li><li>Marriage certificate and spouse\u2019s passport <u>to update<\/u> the SA government about your marriage (original and copy), if applicable<\/li><li>Self-motivated letter from female applicant who would like to keep maiden name OR to change to married surname (If so, marriage certificate and spouse passport is required)<\/li><li>Unabridged birth certificate is required for minor applicant (under 18 years old) <strong><u>AND<\/u><\/strong> both parents have to be present to sign for consent for minor\u2019s passport application with proof of their identifications (passports and\/or ID)<\/li><li>Please take note that full fingerprints will be captured for all applicants 16 years and older. Original fingerprints form (DHA-9) is only available at this mission.\u00a0<\/li><li>Proof of date of departure, if applying for Emergency Passport Certificate<\/li><li>Police Loss Report, if applicable (original and copy) If it is not written in English, please have a professional translator to translate your police report into English.<\/li><\/ul><p><u>New passport for child<\/u><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-73_Passport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA 73<\/a> (child) Needed for a child<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA 529<\/a> (Father, Mother, Child) DHA 529 needs to be prepared by Father, Mother, and Child.<\/li><li>Therefore, please prepare 3 sets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA 529<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Copies of Father\u2019s and Mother\u2019s passports<\/li><li>Copies of Father\u2019s and Mother\u2019s ID books.<\/li><li>Marriage certificate between Father and Mother<\/li><li>If a child is under 16 years old, please bring a SA birth certificate<\/li><li>If a child is over 16 years old, please bring his\/her own ID book or SA birth certificate if ID is no available.<\/li><li>Please bring 4 photos, in case.<\/li><\/ul><p><u>Attention:<\/u><\/p><p>If a child\u2019s birth certificate is written in another language, please have a professional translator to translate the birth certificate.<\/p><p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p><p>If birth registration and passport is done at that same time, please bring foreign translated birth certificate translated by professional translator.<\/p><p>If your marriage certificate is written in another language, please have a professional translator to translate the birth certificate.<\/p><p><strong><u>Application fee (in Bank Transfer):<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>9,744 Yen (48 pages MAXI passport)<\/p><p>4,872 Yen (32 pages passport \/ 32 pages CHILD passport)<\/p><p>1,400 Yen (*Emergency Passport Certificate \u2013 for a SINGLE journey back to SA <u>on emergency<\/u>)<\/p><p><strong><u>Processing Time:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>Civic application takes 6-9 months (-\/+) for processing by Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"sa-identity-document-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1582\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">SA Identity Document requirements<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1582\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"sa-identity-document-requirements\"><p><strong><u>ID application<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>All documents issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin shall be original or certified copies and where applicable translated into English, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation by a sworn translator. <\/strong><\/p><p>Application has to be filed <strong>IN PERSON<\/strong> with the followings <strong>BY APPOINTMENT<\/strong>:<\/p><p><strong><u>Applying for an Identity book \/ Identity document for the first time<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>First time applicants must submit the following:<\/p><ul><li>DHA-9, completed in black ink (DHA 9 is at the Embassy)<\/li><li>Original Birth certificate<\/li><li>Three (3) recent coloured photos in white background (showing head and shoulders measuring 35mm x 45mm and head to chin 29mm to 34mm with mouth closed)<\/li><li>Your fingerprints will be taken at the Embassy on\u00a0Form DHA-9.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>If you are a naturalised citizen or a permanent residence permit holder you must attach the following to your application form:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Naturalisation certificate (Original and Copy)<\/li><li>Permanent residency certificate (Original and Copy)<\/li><li>Exemption certificate (Original and Copy)<\/li><li>Form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI%201620%20E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BI-1620<\/a>, which must be completed.<\/li><\/ul><p>If the permanent residence permit or exemption certificate cannot be furnished,\u00a0Form BI-829\u00a0must be completed for the issuing of a duplicate thereof. If the naturalization certificate cannot be furnished, you must apply for a duplicate prior to submitting the ID book application.<\/p><p><strong><u>Re-issuing an ID book<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>You can apply to have your ID book re-issued:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>If you are married and want to assume the surname of your spouse. You must submit a copy of your marriage certificate, a completed application\u00a0DHA-9 and a pay the required fee.<\/li><li>If you are a woman and want to apply for a new ID in the name of any of your previous surnames, then documentary proof showing you are entitled to use that surname must be provided (i.e. a birth certificate, a marriage certificate, etc.) along with a completed\u00a0DHA-9.\u00a0You will also be required to pay a fee for the re-issue.<\/li><li>If your ID book has been lost, stolen or damaged.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"registration-of-birth-within-30-days-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1583\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Registration of Birth (within 30 days) requirements<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1583\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"registration-of-birth-within-30-days-requirements\"><p><strong><u>Notice of Birth \u2013 to be filed within 30 days <\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>All documents issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin shall be original or certified copies and where applicable translated into English, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation by a sworn translator. <\/strong><\/p><p>Application has to be filed by South African parent(s) with the followings <strong><u>BY APPOINTMENT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Completed form DHA-24, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a> for child, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a> for South African father and mother in <strong><u>BLACK<\/u><\/strong> pen and in <strong><u>BLOCK<\/u><\/strong> letters<\/li><li>Child\u2019s full birth certificate in English (original and copy)<\/li><li>Child\u2019s foreign passport\/ID, if any (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 marriage certificate in English, if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African valid passport(s) (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African ID, if available (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African birth certificate, if available (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 foreign passport(s) and SA proof of dual nationality, if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 SA PR permit(s) and naturalisation certificate(s), if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>If child is born <u>out of wedlock<\/u>, <strong>both<\/strong> parents have to be present to sign on form DHA-24 under point D<\/li><li>No application fee is required<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>Processing Time:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>Civic application takes 6-9 months (-\/+) for processing by Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"registration-of-birth-late-registration-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1584\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Registration of Birth (late registration) requirements<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1584\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"registration-of-birth-late-registration-requirements\"><p><strong><u>Notice of Birth<\/u><u> Filed After 30 Days<\/u><u> \u2013 Late Registration Of Birth (LRB) <\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>All documents issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin shall be original or certified copies and where applicable translated into English, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation by a sworn translator. <\/strong><\/p><p>Application has to be filed by South African parent(s) with the followings <strong><u>BY APPOINTMENT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Completed form DHA-24 LRB \u2013 BI-288 for Child, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a> for South African father and mother in <strong><u>BLACK<\/u><\/strong> pen and in <strong><u>BLOCK<\/u><\/strong> letters.<\/li><\/ul><p>(DHA-24 form not downloadable. It can be obtained in South African Embassy).<\/p><ul><li>Completed form DHA-288\/A (for notice of birth given after 30 days up to 1 year).<\/li><li>Complete form DHA-24\/A (for child of 15 years and older \u2013 fingerprints of child have to be captured, and two photos of child has to be submitted. In this case, child has to be present when loading application).<\/li><li>Child\u2019s full birth certificate in English (original and copy)<\/li><li>Child\u2019s foreign passport\/ID, if any (original and copy)<\/li><li>Two (2) recent passport size-coloured photos of child in white background (mouth closed).<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 marriage certificate in English, if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African valid passport(s) (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African ID, if available (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 South African birth certificate, if available (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 foreign passport(s) and SA proof of dual nationality, if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>Parents\u2019 SA PR permit(s) and naturalisation certificate(s), if applicable (original and copy)<\/li><li>If child is born <u>out of wedlock<\/u>, <strong>both<\/strong> parents have to be present to sign on form DHA-24 under point D<\/li><li>Maternity test or DNA test required for applicants over the age on one.<\/li><li>No application fee is required.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>Processing Time:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>Civic application takes 6-9 months (-\/+) for processing by Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"late-registration-of-birth-affidavit\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1585\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Late Registration of Birth Affidavit<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1585\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"late-registration-of-birth-affidavit\"><p><div class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/08\/late-reg-birth-affidavit.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">late reg birth affidavit<\/a><\/div><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/08\/late-reg-birth-affidavit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"passport-photo-specification-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1586\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Passport Photo Specification requirements<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1586\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"passport-photo-specification-requirements\"><p><div class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/08\/Photograph-specifications-for-passports.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Photograph specifications for passports)<\/a><\/div><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/08\/Photograph-specifications-for-passports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42907d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42907d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Please click on below hyperlink for all other Civic Services application requirements:<\/strong><\/p><p>Note, please right clink on the link and select <em>open with<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dha.gov.za\/index.php\/civic-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Home Affairs &#8211; Civic Services<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c4743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c4743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Application Forms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a762b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5a762b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Note, please right click on the application form and select <em>open with<\/em>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799e931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"799e931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-799e931\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"799e931\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"visas\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1271\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Visas<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1271\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"visas\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for a Visa<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/PDF\/Visitor&apos;s%20Visa%20Application%20Form%20(DHA-84)%20(Form%2011)%20(June%2019,%202014).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-84<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"travel-documents-passports\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1272\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Travel Documents (Passports)<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1272\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"travel-documents-passports\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for a passport or travel document<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-73_Passport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-73<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/rol.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report of Loss of Travel Document<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Determination of citizenship status<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/PDF\/ParentalConsentAffidavit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parental Consent Affidavit<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/Principal&apos;s%20Consent%20Affidavit_Suggested%20Format.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principal&#8217;s Consent Affidavit in Respect of School Tours<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"citizenship\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1273\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Citizenship<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1273\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"citizenship\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Determination of citizenship status<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for a certificate of naturalization<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-63.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-63<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for resumption of South African citizenship<\/p><\/td><td><p>DHA-175<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for retention of South African citizenship<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi1664.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1664<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for exemption in regard to loss of citizenship [26(4)]<\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-1666.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1666<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"birth\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1274\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Birth<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1274\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"birth\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Determination of citizenship status<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for a birth certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi154.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-154<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Notice of Birth<\/p><\/td><td><p>DHA-24 (Call)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Notice of Birth (Persons one year and older but under 15 years)\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p>DHA-24\/1 (Call)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Late Registration of Birth<\/p><\/td><td><p>DHA-24\/15 (Call)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Late Registration of Birth (Affidavit)<\/p><\/td><td><p>DHA-288 (Call)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"marriage\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1275\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Marriage<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1275\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"marriage\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for Marriage Certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi130.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-130<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Consent to marriage of a minor<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-32.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-32<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Declaration for the purpose of marriage<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-31<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Affidavit in Respect of Parties to Permanent Spousal<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Relationship (Part A)<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/DHA1712%20Part%20A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA 1712A<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Affidavit in Respect of Parties to Permanent Spousal<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Relationship (Part B)<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/DHA1712A%20Part%20B.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA 1712B<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"death\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1276\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Death<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1276\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"death\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for death certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi132.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-132<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"amendments\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1277\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Amendments<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1277\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"amendments\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Determination of Citizenship Status<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI-529_Determination_Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-529<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for amendment<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi526e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-526E<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for amendment of birth registration of a child<br \/>born out of wedlock<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-59.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-59<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for insertion of natural father&#8217;s particulars<br \/>in the birth register of child<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-1682.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1682<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for alteration of forenames<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi85.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-85<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for alteration of surname of minor<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi193.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-193<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for authority (to change surname of a major)<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi196.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-196<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"temporary-residence\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1278\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Temporary Residence<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1278\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"temporary-residence\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for temporary residence permit<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/PDF\/Temporary%20Residence%20Form%20(DHA-1738)%20(Form%208)%20(June%2019,%202014).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1738<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Addendum to Permanent Residence Application<br \/>for Sponsored Persons<\/p><\/td><td><p>Addendum<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Radiological Report<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi806.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-806<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Affidavit in respect of Parties to a Permanent Spousal Relationship<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi1712a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1712A<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Affidavit by Life Partners<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/affidavit%20by%20life%20partners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annexure B &amp; C<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Medical Certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/medical.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-811<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"permanent-residence\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1279\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Permanent Residence<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1279\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"permanent-residence\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Application for proof of permanent residence<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI%201620%20E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-1620E<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Application for permanent residence permit<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi947.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-947<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Addendum to Permanent Residence Application<br \/>for Sponsored Persons<\/p><\/td><td><p>Addendum<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Affidavit by Life Partners<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/BI%201620%20E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annexure B &amp; C<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Radiological Report <em>(if required)<\/em><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi806.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-806<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Power of attorney in respect of an application\/extension of immigration permit or temporary residence permit<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/bi-29e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-29E<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Medical Certificate<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-usa.net\/homeaffairs\/forms\/medical.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHA-811<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"requirements-with-the-latest-information-of-the-department-of-home-affairs\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-12710\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 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aria-labelledby=\"requirements-with-the-latest-information-of-the-department-of-home-affairs\"><p>*<em>Kindly cross reference requirements with the latest information published on the website of the Department of Home Affairs &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dha.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.dha.gov.za\/<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CIVIC SERVICES (Applications for: Birth Registration, Marriage Registration, Single Status Letters, Passports, Identity Documents, Death Registration and all other matters that fall under the realm of Civic Services) are processed by appointment. 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