Processing time: six months

• DHA-24 Notice of Birth Form. Please request forms from the Consulate General in Toronto or South African High Commission in Ottawa by sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope (size A4 30cm x 24 cm) . The envelope should be able to fit an unfolded page.
• BI-529 Determination of Citizenship form must be completed in respect of applicant (child)
• BI-529 Determination of Citizenship form must be completed in respect of the South African parent
• Certified copy of Canadian Citizenship Certificate, PR card, study or work permit; if your PR card expired please include a copy of that card and a renewal receipt copy
• Unmarried partners needs to provide paternity test if the father is reflected on the foreign birth certificate
• Certified copy of child’s Foreign Unabridged Birth Certificate
• Certified copies of parents South African Identity Documents/Foreign Identity Document and Marriage Certificate
• Fee – None
• Processing time: six months
• Small self addressed express envelope