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South African Home Affairs and consulate issues – Two Passports
Since 2004, South African’s who hold dual nationality may travel without difficulty, provided that they enter and leave South Africa on their South African passports. If a South African holding dual nationality, enters or leaves South Africa on any passport other than their South African passport or makes use of the citizenship or nationality of another country while in South Africa to gain an advantage or avoid responsibility or duty, it is deemed an offence and on conviction can be liable for a fine or even imprisonment.
South African’s can lose their citizenship if they obtain citizenship of another country by a voluntary and formal act, other than marriage. This can be avoided if they apply for and receive permission to retain their South African citizenship prior to obtaining the citizenship of another country.
Many South African nationals have since gained another citizenship, often through naturalisation. This is where most of the complications arise.
How do I get professional help?
Professional help can be sought from registered immigration practitioners. Intergate Immigration assists 100’s of returning South Africans and their foreign partners each year.
If you wish to contact Intergate please use the links below:
Request a call back
E-mail your enquiry
Online Eligibility Form
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