Loss of SA citizenship

[Nomsie]

Hi all,

Got my BC earlier on in April this year. I was under the impression that if it was t in your interest of keeping your SA citizenship then you would just loose it. I didn’t realise you need a letter etc

So my question is, I can see online that I can download the renunciation form DHA 529 but I also need form BI 246 that I can send for in the post. So after I’ve completed these two forms do I submit them together? Do I need to submit one first over the other and do I need to do this all in person at the SA consulate in London? Last question, do I need to submit all originals or can I get them certified first before I send them off?

Thank you all for your time. I’ve been told I can do this through an agency at a cost though of a couple £ but I’d prefer to save money if I can do it myself.

Appreciate any feedback

[CR001]

You cannot renounce something you have already lost automatically on the date of your British citizenship ceremony, if you did not apply to SA Home Affairs for permission to obtain a second nationality.

What 'letter' are you talking about??

I cannot recall if any form was required, presumably it was and I can't remember the form number. However note that you have to submit your original passport and ID book and I recall taking my birth certificate too as proof of my birth etc. You also need to take your original naturalisation certificate and your British passport. Your SA passport and ID book will be clipped and cancelled. You cannot send copies.

Presumably the letter stating you can travel in and out of SA on your British passport. This is issued free of charge while you wait in London at the Consular Home Affairs.

The letter is as follows (at least the one I got while I waited) :

Dear Madam,

ACQUISITION OF BRITISH CITIZENSHIP: FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME
IDENTITY NUMBER: YYMMDD 0000 086

With reference to your recent enquiry, it is noted that you formally acquired British citizenship by naturalisation at the Home Office, London on 11 MONTH 2012 whilst resident outside South Africa.

Such naturalisation/registration is construed as a 'voluntary and formal act' which in terms of Section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act (Act No 88 of 1995), resulted in the automatic loss of your South African Citizenship with consequent ineligibility for further South African passport facilities from the date of naturalisation/registration.

In terms of Section 13(3)(a)(i) of the said Act, you may only apply for the resumption of your South African Citizenship upon returning to the Republic for a continuous period of 12 months.

As you were born in South Africa, you automatically retain your right of residence. This letter, together with a valid British passport, should be produced to a Passport Control Officer at the South African port of entry to facilitate your admission.

Yours faithfully,

Pp. COUNSELLOR
IMMIGRATION & CIVIC AFFAIRS

The second letter I got later on is below :

Dear Mrs SURNAME

LOSS OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP

This serves to inform you that your non-citizenship status has been recorded by South African Home Affairs.

Your new Identity Number is: DDMMYY 0000 185

You ceased to be a South African citizen on the 11.XX.2012 when you acquired British Citizenship by naturalisation.

It is advisable that you apply for a non-citizen identity document from this office, at your earliest convenience.

This letter must be produced when you apply for your new ID Book.

Information on how to apply for an ID Book is available on our website.
https://southafricahouseuk.com/passport ... idboo.html

Yours faithfully,

Counsellor
Immigration & Civic Affairs