Citizenship and civic matters
Help for families, including parents of children born in South Africa.
Please note: We only assist clients who hold a valid right to live in South Africa. The only exception is persons who intend to apply for asylum.
What we help with
Children born in South Africa
Citizenship applications for children born here to foreign nationals.
Late registration of birth
Registering a birth that was not registered on time.
Citizenship by naturalisation
Applying to become a South African citizen.
Citizenship by descent
Citizenship through a South African parent.
Retention and resumption
Keeping or regaining South African citizenship.
Birth, marriage and status amendments
Correcting or updating civic records at Home Affairs.
Consultation fee
Citizenship consultations are R950. After reviewing your documents, we send a written quote for your case. Home Affairs and other third-party fees are paid by the client.
Your child was born here?
Ask us how birth registration and citizenship apply to your family.