Topics covered:
00:08 – How to apply for naturalisation citizenship in South African?
04:38 – Application for naturalisation on behalf of a minor.
05:14 – Marriage to a South African citizen.
08:25 – Processing time and fees.
09:00 – Important considerations

Application for a Certificate of Naturalisation In terms of Section 5 of the South African citizenship Act (most recently amended by Act 17 of 2010), a foreign national who is a permanent resident of South Africa may apply for naturalisation as a South African citizen to the Minister of Home Affairs.

It is important to remember that applications for naturalisation may only be received by the office if the applicant has been on a Permanent Residence Permit for a period of five years from the date of obtaining permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa.
No application may be received by the office if the applicant has less than the prescribed five year period.

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The following conditions need to be met in order to qualify for naturalisation as a South African citizen:
• the applicant must be a major (in this case, over the age of 21years);
• the applicant must have been admitted to the Republic for permanent residence;
• the applicant must have lived in South Africa as a permanent resident for at least one year’s ordinary residence immediately prior to the application for naturalisation;
• after acquiring permanent residency, the applicant must have an additional 4 years of physical residence in the country during the 8 years prior to the naturalisation. This does not include the one year mentioned above;
• the applicant must be of good character;
• the applicant must intend to continue to reside in South Africa;
• the applicant must be able to communicate in any one of our official languages. Therefore, applicants must undergo a language test and proof of language proficiency must be included in the application;
• the applicant must have adequate knowledge of the responsibilities and privileges of South African citizenship;
• the applicant must be a citizen of a country that allows for dual citizenship – if a citizen of a country where dual citizenship is not allowed, such applicant must renounce the citizenship of that foreign country and provide proof of renunciation;
• if married to a South African spouse, the applicant must have two years of permanent residence and two years of marriage to the South African spouse before submitting the application;
• The applicant must fully and accurately complete the Form BI-63 for naturalization accessed on
• All applications for naturalisation must have a permanent residence identity number with a copy of the applicant’s identity document.

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