{"id":9025,"date":"2024-02-16T08:24:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T08:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/japan\/consular-services\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T07:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:13:34","slug":"consular-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/mexico\/consular-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Consular services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9025\" class=\"elementor elementor-9025\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-03b4913 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"03b4913\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdbe161 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"bdbe161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/mexico\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/10\/BSA_Logo-black-font-1-2048x1040.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\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-78c912ff elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78c912ff\" 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\/mexico\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/10\/logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8115\" 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>\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-64ad5ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64ad5ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3925c342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3925c342\" 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>The consular services or the embassy is the point of contact for South African Citizens who wish to stay or work in South Africa, temporarily or permanently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consular Services for South Africans Citizens only:<br><\/strong>Please right clink on the link and select <em>open with<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/consular-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/consular-services\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bookings should be made on this website under the <a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/mexico\/bookings-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Services \u2013 Consular Bookings<\/a> tab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Embassy Opening Hours:<\/strong><br>Monday \u2013 Friday:&nbsp; 09:00 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operating Hours for Consular\/Civic Services:<\/strong><br>Wednesdays only 09h00-12h00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operating Hours for Immigration Services (visa applications):<\/strong><br>Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 \u2013 12:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Numbers:<\/strong><br><a href=\"tel:+525511004970\">+52 5511004970<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+525511004975\">+52 5511004975<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+525511004974\">+52 5511004974<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+525591976002\">+52 5591976002<\/a>&nbsp;Emergency number (not for visa enquiries)<\/p>\n<p>The embassy takes care of the following formalities:<\/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-3d1b84c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"3d1b84c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1021\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1021\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 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documents<\/li><li>Nationality<\/li><li>Modification of marital status<\/li><li>Birth, marriage and death certificates<\/li><li>Permanent residence<\/li><li>Temporary residence<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1022\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1022\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">CIVIC DOCUMENT FEES\u00a0(South African Documents - $20 usd bank charge must be added to the fee)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1022\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1022\"><table width=\"652\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\" width=\"652\"><p>CIVIC DOCUMENT FEES\u00a0(South African Documents- 20 usd bank charge must be added to the fee)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p><strong>USD<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Passport (32 pages)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>67.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Maxi Passport (64 pages)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>133.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>ETC, Emergency Travel Certificate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>10<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Crew member certificate<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>67.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Replacemenr of full passport before expiry<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>67.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen tourist passport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>67.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen passport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>67.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Replacement of lost\/stolen maxi passport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>133.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Surname Change minor<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>10.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Surname Change major<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>20.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Forenames change minor<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>10.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Forenames change major<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>10.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Register Birth<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Register Marriage<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Register Death<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Retention of Citizenship<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>30.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Resumption of Citizenship<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>30.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Initial issue of an identity document<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>Free<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\"><p>Re-issue of an identity document<\/p><\/td><td width=\"351\"><p>11.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b20a92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b20a92\" 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-6b29a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b29a03\" 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><!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" style=\"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">All documents in foreign language must be translated. (Bank statement\/itinerary\/sponsorship letter)<\/span><!--EndFragment--><\/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-4143c17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"4143c17\" 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-4143c17\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"4143c17\" 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-6841\"><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><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Passport Application requirements<\/span><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><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6841\" 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-6842\"><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><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">SA Identity Document requirements<\/span><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><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6842\" 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-6843\"><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><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Registration of Birth (within 30 days) requirements<\/span><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><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6843\" 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-6844\"><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><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Registration of Birth (late registration) requirements<\/span><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><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6844\" 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-6845\"><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><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Late Registration of Birth Affidavit<\/span><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><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6845\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"late-registration-of-birth-affidavit\"><p><a 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