How to Retain Your South African Citizenship When Acquiring a Foreign Nationality

You must seek Department of Home Affairs authorization to keep your South African citizenship before becoming a citizen of another nation. The failure to request permission for citizenship retention leads to automatic loss of your South African nationality based on provisions from the Retain of South African Citizenship Act. You need to file your application to the Department of Home Affairs containing your South African ID along with your passport and evidence of requiring a second nationality. You can receive legal dual nationality status after the approval process finishes because the department will send an authorization letter. Getting approval during this step is vital because it protects all rights and privileges connected to your South African citizenship. Prepare in advance because the processing duration can range differently. Professional advice or input from your local embassy must be obtained before applying for citizenship from a foreign location.