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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thank you for visiting the official website of the South African High Commission in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Whether you are planning to visit South Africa, are keen to pursue economic interests in South Africa or are interested in the activities of the High Commission, we hope that you find the information useful.<\/p><p>Placing humanity at the centre of all of our activities, in particular the provision of service to our clients, the High Commission staff subscribes to \u201cBatho Pele\u201d (Putting People First) and to the principles of \u201cUbuntu.\u201d These are reflective of the values that a democratic South Africa upholds, as we seek to create a better South Africa for all who live in it.\u00a0<\/p><p>The High Commission in the UK serves to contribute to the creation of a better South Africa through its engagement with the government and people of the United Kingdom.<\/p><p>South Africa\u2019s democracy is a robust one.\u00a0<\/p><p>While we acknowledge that we have many challenges, we are not defined by it and therefore, we endeavour to constantly highlight the successes we have achieved, as a relatively young democratic nation.<\/p><p>South Africa remains a premier tourism destination characterised by youthfulness, beautiful wildlife, pristine beaches and breath-taking scenery, vibrant cultural and heritage offerings, unique cuisine, exciting adventure, an amazing climate and, a people collectively invested in providing you with your best experience yet.<\/p><p>South Africa is also open for business! As an emerging market economy, we boast world-class infrastructure, a highly developed and sophisticated banking system, an independent judiciary, the largest ports on the African continent and, our greatest asset \u2013 our highly resourceful people \u2013 who are ready to get to work and get the job done.<\/p>\t\t\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-281fd23e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"281fd23e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788e8866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"788e8866\" 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<h3><strong><u>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><\/h3><p><strong><u>Passport Applications<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>The Department of Home Affairs has contracted VFS Global to manage the following passport services.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Adult passport applications: <\/strong>citizens who are in possession of a 13-digit bar coded ID book or ID smart card.<\/li><li><strong>Child passport: <\/strong>children under the age of 15 years and 9 months whose birth was registered with Department of Home Affairs and has South African unabridged birth certificate.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Please schedule your appointments using the following link:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ppt\/en\/zaf\/apply-passport\">https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ppt\/en\/zaf\/apply-passport<\/a><\/p><p><strong><u>Important Update on South African Citizenship Following Constitutional Court Ruling<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>With the reference to the Constitutional Court ruling, the Department of Home Affairs has restored the citizenship of those affected by Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act 1995. As such, all South African citizens who acquired foreign citizenship are deemed not to have lost South African citizenship.<\/p><p>South Africans who wish to acquire citizenship of another country may now do so without applying for the Retention of South African citizenship letter, Section 6(2).<\/p><p>Those who lost their citizenship through conversion <strong>before<\/strong> <strong>6 October 1995<\/strong> are eligible for reinstatement under Section 26(4). In this case, please refer to services via postal applications on this page.<\/p><p>The Constitutional Court\u2019s ruling does not apply to individuals who voluntarily renounced their South African citizenship.<\/p><p><strong>Reinstatement Process<\/strong><\/p><p>The following process applies to those who automatically lost citizenship <strong>after 6 October 1995<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Following the Court&#8217;s judgement, <strong>the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has launched a<\/strong> <strong>dedicated online Citizenship Reinstatement Portal<\/strong>, enabling affected individuals to verify their citizenship status or initiate the reinstatement process. The portal offers a secure, digital mechanism for status confirmation and reinstatement. Access it at: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za\/\">https:\/\/myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za<\/a>,<\/p><p>Follow the process therein and await a response (up to 10 weeks). When you receive a response, you may then print the outcome and approach VFS to apply for a new passport.<\/p><p><strong>All South African citizens, including those who hold dual or multiple citizenships, by law must use a valid South African passport to enter and exit South Africa.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><u>Other Services<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>The Home Affairs Section of the South African High Commission, London, provides some services strictly by appointment and others are provided strictly by post.<\/p><p><strong>If you cannot attend an appointment, <u>please cancel it in time<\/u> <\/strong>so that it can be re-allocated to someone else who needs an appointment.<\/p><p><strong>Note: Only book one appointment slot per applicant (e.g. for two applicants, book two appointments).<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><u>Click on the Bookings Calendar to secure an appointment for the following services<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Notice of Birth: Birth Registration and First Passport.<\/li><li>First ID Book and First Adult Passport for individuals aged 15.9 years and over who have never been issued a SA ID Book\/Smart Card.<\/li><li>Replacement of ID book (Smart ID Cards are only issued\/replaced in South Africa).<\/li><li>Emergency Travel Certificate <strong>in case of death and severe illness <\/strong>when you cannot book an urgent appointment: you may send an e-mail to: <a href=\"mailto:Milnet@dirco.gov.za\">Milnet@dirco.gov.za<\/a> \/ <a href=\"mailto:civic@dirco.gov.za\">civic@dirco.gov.za<\/a>. <strong>Please note: Emergency Travel Document cannot be processed or issued on weekends or public holidays (UK and SA holidays).<\/strong><\/li><li>Death registration (Registration of Death of SA citizen in UK): Do not make your appointment online, send an e-mail to: <a href=\"mailto:Milnet@dirco.gov.za\">Milnet@dirco.gov.za<\/a><\/li><li>Consent for Minor\u2019s Passport applications (for parents residing in different countries).<\/li><li>Amendments (e.g. Change of Forenames, Change of Surname <strong>not due to marriage or divorce<\/strong>, Change of Gender).<\/li><\/ul>\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-365965f elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"365965f\" 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-365965f\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"365965f\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"read-more\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5691\"><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\">Read More<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5691\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"read-more\"><p><strong><u>Services Provided Strictly By Post<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Retention of South African citizenship: <strong>Due to recent changes, South Africans no longer need to apply for Retention of South African citizenship.<\/strong> If an application is submitted, it will not be processed and fees will not be refunded.<\/li><li>Resumption of South African Citizenship<\/li><li>Renunciation of South African Citizenship<\/li><li>Determination of Citizenship Status<\/li><li>Certificates (Birth, Marriage, Death, Certificate of No Impediment)<\/li><li>Marriage Registrations: Compulsory for South Africans married outside South Africa.<\/li><li>Divorce Registration: Compulsory for South Africans divorced outside South Africa.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>To access the forms and guidelines for the above-mentioned services, click on the respective service on the following page:, <a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/uk\/civic-services\/\">https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/uk\/civic-services\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/p><p>As per DHA Circular <strong>third party collection of passports <\/strong>is strictly prohibited. Passports cannot be collected on weekends or UK and SA public holidays.<\/p><p>If you have already applied for a passport\/ID within South Africa, the DHA Office in South Africa <strong>cannot redirect the document for dispatch to the London Mission<\/strong>. You will need to go to South Africa to collect your document.<\/p><p>For any <strong>other queries on Civic Service matters<\/strong>, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:london.civic@dirco.gov.za\">london.civic@dirco.gov.za<\/a><\/p><h2><u>Application Fees<\/u><\/h2><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: <strong>If you are applying through VFS Global, do NOT pay into the South African High Commission\u2019s account as the payment cannot be refunded.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>All application fees are non-refundable. <\/strong><strong>Fees for applications through the High Commission<\/strong> are to be deposited electronically into the High Commission\u2019s UK bank account and <strong>must<\/strong> <strong>be paid in <u>Sterling Pounds<\/u> only and <u>at least three days before your appointment<\/u>.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>NB: Please be reminded that you will be required to bring printed proof of payment to your appointment.<\/strong><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><p><strong>PROCESSING FEES<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Normal Adult passport 32 pages<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a358.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Child Passport (person under 16 years) 32 pages<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a358.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Lost\/ Stolen\/ Damaged Passport Replacement<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3116.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Emergency Passport (Adult)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a317.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Emergency Passport (Minor)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3 7.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>1<sup>st<\/sup> Identity Document<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>FREE<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Re-Issue of ID document<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a312.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Consent for Minor Passport application (for parents residing in different countries)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a310.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a37.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Marriage Certificate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a37.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Death Certificate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a37.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Certificate of No Impediment<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a315.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Change of Forenames (Adult)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a314.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Change of Forename (Minor)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3 7.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Change of Surname (Adult)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a328.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Change of Surname (Minor)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3 7.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Gender Change<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a310.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Resumption of SA Citizenship \u2013 Section 26(b)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a325.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Processing fees (British Pound Sterling) must be deposited electronically into High Commission\u2019s bank account using the details below:<\/p><p>NAME OF THE BANK: <strong>LLOYDS BANK PLC<\/strong><\/p><p>NAME OF THE ACCOUNT HOLDER: <strong>SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION <\/strong><\/p><p>ACCOUNT NUMBER: <strong>51969368<\/strong><\/p><p>SORT CODE: <strong>30-65-41<\/strong><\/p><p>IBAN: <strong>GB51 LOYD 3065 4151 9693 68<\/strong><\/p><p>BIC Code: <strong>LOYDGB21685<\/strong><\/p><p>Currency: <strong>GBP<\/strong><\/p><p>REFERENCE NUMBER: <strong>SURNAME &amp; FORENAMES (as they appear on the SA Passport \/ID \/Birth certificate). No Postal Orders or cash will be accepted.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>15 WHITE HALL<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>LONDON<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>SW1A 2DD<\/strong><\/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<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d00f8b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d00f8b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b95a210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"b95a210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"499\" class=\"elementor elementor-499\" 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datetime=\"2025-09-17T16:22:46+03:00\" title=\"2025-09-17T16:22:46+03:00\" >September 17, 2025<\/time>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                            \n                                                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n                        <\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"aux-col post-4076\">\n                        <article class=\"post column-entry post-4076 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n                                                        <div class=\"entry-media\"><div class=\"aux-media-frame aux-media-image aux-image-mask\"><a 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             The first South African side to clinch an ODI series win in England since 1998, ending a 27-year wait on English soil. What a moment worth celebrating, Well done Proteas Men.                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h4>\n                                                                    <div class=\"entry-format\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/uk\/the-first-south-african-side-to-clinch-an-odi-series-win-in-england-since-1998-ending-a-27-year-wait-on-english-soil-what-a-moment-worth-celebrating-well-done-proteas-men\/\">\n                                            <div class=\"post-format format-\"> <\/div>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/header>\n                                                            \n                                <div class=\"entry-info\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"entry-date\">\n                                        <a 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