Foreign birth registration – Age under one year

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
  • Parents’ certified copy of dual citizenship exemption letter or sworn affidavit stating that no other citizenship has been obtained
  • Certified copy of a permanent residency card (if applicable)
  • 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