myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za : Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship

Organisation : Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Service Name : Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship
Country : South Africa
Website : https://myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za/reinstatement-of-citizenship

What is DHA Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship?

A DHA Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship is an official digital verification from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs confirming that a person’s South African citizenship has been legally restored.

Who Can Apply For DHA Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship?

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has declared that Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act (Act 88 of 1995) is unconstitutional and invalid from its inception on 6 October 1995. This section previously stated that South African citizens would automatically lose their citizenship upon acquiring citizenship of another country, unless they had received prior permission from the Minister of Home Affairs.

As a result of this ruling, individuals who lost their South African citizenship under this provision are now deemed not to have lost their citizenship. If you believe you may be affected, please use this platform to verify your citizenship status and, if applicable, initiate the process of restoring your citizenship.

Who is excluded?
The Constitutional Court’s ruling does not apply to individuals who voluntarily renounced their South African citizenship — a common requirement when obtaining citizenship in another country. Furthermore, those who lost their citizenship through conversion before 6 October 1995 are not eligible for reinstatement under this judgment.

How To Apply For DHA Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship?

To apply for DHA Confirmation of Reinstatement of Citizenship, follow the below steps

Register:
Register a profile to start the application process

Check status:
Check your citizen status

Biometrics:
Take a live picture of yourself

Passport:
Take a photo of your passport

Application form:
Answer some questions about yourself

Submit:
Submit your application and wait for an outcome

Create your profile to begin the application process. We’ll email you a verification link – click it to confirm your email address. Once verified, log back into the website using your email and password you set up.

After logging in:
** Check your citizen status.
** To protect your identity, take a selfie for authentication.
** We may also ask you to scan your passport (South African or If your passport has expired, that’s okay – please scan it anyway.)
** If your citizenship is still valid, we’ll confirm it.
** If your citizenship may have been revoked, you’ll need to complete an application form – most of your details will already be pre-filled.
** Finally, submit your application.
** You will be informed via email once your application has been reviewed and finalised.

How To Verify Your Citizenship Status?

You must create an account before verifying your citizenship status. If you already have an account, simply login to continue.