Applying for South African citizenship, whether through naturalisation or descent (birth), requires a clear understanding of the South African citizenship laws. Retention and resumption of citizenship, even more so.
We offer holistic solutions for those who hope to attain South African Citizenship, the retention of their South African Citizenship or surrender their South African Citizenship and various other issues about dual Citizenship.
South African Citizenship provides many benefits to foreign nationals who want to live permanently in the country while enjoying all the civic and legal rights and responsibilities of being a national citizen.
As a South African Citizen, you will have the right to vote in the country, obtain a passport that allows you visa-free access to many travel destinations in Africa, and have the natural right to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Fortunately, for foreign nationals, there are no stringent additional requirements regarding cultural tests that need to be taken to qualify for Citizenship through Nationalisation, except for an English language proficiency requirement. This makes South African Citizenship through Naturalisation a simpler process for foreign national applicants who have held Permanent Residency in the country for the prescribed period.
Applicants must undergo an English language test and the proof of language proficiency must be included in the application for consideration. Successful applicants are also required to attend a compulsory induction seminar and a Naturalisation ceremony.