Registration Of A Divorce Abroad
There is no formal application for registration of the divorce of a South African citizen, who got divorced abroad.
The Department of Home Affairs should however be informed of the divorce, so that the marital status, of a South African citizen may be updated on the National Population Register.
The following documents must be submitted to register the divorce:
- A letter/written request containing the applicants full contact details such as address, mobile phone number and email address;
- Certified copy of the applicant’s South African passport/identity document/birth certificate;
- Certified copy of the foreign divorce decree accompanied by an English translation by a sworn translator if the original divorce decree is not in English;
- Certified copy of the marriage certificate;
Postal Address:
South African High Commission
Home Affairs / Consular Section
15 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DD