Can you have dual citizenship in US and South Africa?

Yes, it is possible for a South African Citizen to hold dual citizenship (be a citizen of more than one country). Under the South African Citizenship Act one is only able to retain your South African Citizenship if you apply for the retention of this before acquiring foreign citizenship.

What happens if I renounce my South African citizenship?

To be eligible applicants must have already obtained the citizenship of another country because with effect of the renunciation, the person cannot become a stateless person. They may apply for a confirmation of their South African status (loss of citizenship will be recorded in South Africa).

Can dual citizens leave South Africa?

“They do not need to apply for retention of South African citizenship at all. “When you have dual nationality, you must use your South African passport to enter and exit South Africa. It is considered a criminal offence to use another passport to enter the country if you are a South African passport holder.

Does South African citizenship expire?

They automatically retain their South African citizenship for life unless; once they have reached the age of 18, they wish to acquire a further foreign citizenship.

Is it possible to have dual citizenship in South Africa?

According to the law, dual citizenship is allowed, however, it is very important to note that South African citizens desirous of dual citizenship will only retain their South African citizenship if they apply to retain their South African citizenship and receive such permission prior to the acquisition of the foreign citizenship.

Can a South African citizen become an US citizen?

The short answer is “yes”. South Africa allows its citizens to take on the nationality of another country without losing South African citizenship, but you have to apply to retain your SA citizenship before taking on US citizenship.

How does the Citizenship Act work in South Africa?

The South African Citizenship Act provides for retention of South African citizenship PRIOR to the acquisition of a foreign citizenship.

How old do you have to be to lose your South African citizenship?

If a South African citizen does not obtain this prior permission they will automatically lose their South African citizenship on voluntary acquisition of a foreign citizenship. South African citizens under the age of 18 years are exempt and do not require to apply for dual citizenship,…