Can I get SA citizenship as a British man?

mattrowbotham1

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Member since 21 May 2014

London

mattrowbotham1

21 May 2014 22:05:33

mattrowbotham1

21 May 2014 22:05:33

London

Hi,

Kind of a not so straight forward situation.

I'm British, born and bred in the UK with UK passport. My Fathers fully brit too. However, my mother was born in the UK to South African parents. She has now acquired SA citizenship through her parents.

Basically, am I eligible? And even more helpful - does anyone know of what sort of documentation I would need to apply at the High commission? I have done hours of research but it's still fully unclear.

Thanks
Matt

MiaCulpa

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MiaCulpa

22 May 2014 07:53:25

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MiaCulpa

22 May 2014 07:53:25

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Tel Aviv

I would discuss the issue with an immigration attorney or the South African embassy in London. Having a foreign born mother who gained citizenship through her mother is not the easiest way to gain citizenship yourself.

ImmigrationSouthAfrica

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Cape Town

ImmigrationSouthAfrica

04 June 2014 12:58:40

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ImmigrationSouthAfrica

04 June 2014 12:58:40

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Cape Town

We are immigration attorneys/lawyers.

It is actually quite simple. You can immediately apply for Permanent Residency through your mother. After 5 years of successfully holding a Permanent Resident Permit (which includes living in SA for some time), you can apply for Citizenship.

Hope this helps.

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