October 28, 2019
REGISTRATION OF BIRTH
(NEW BORN TO ONE-YEAR OLD)
When a child is born to a South African citizen abroad, his/her birth must be registered on the Population Register in Pretoria, through the South African Embassy.
A birth registration certificate will be received, confirming the South African 13-digit-ID number, the surname & name, place & date of birth and the name of the South African parent(s) of the child.
After receiving such certificate, parents are encouraged to apply for a South African passport for their child as soon as possible.
Both parents/legal guardians, including children must appear personally at the Embassy by prior appointment.
E-mail: bern.consular@dirco.gov.za (S.A. Embassy Bern)
E-mail: consulargeneva@dirco.gov.za (S.A. Mission Geneva)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Application forms will be provided during your appointment, please do not download
- Proof of citizenship of the South African parent, original & a clear copy of any South African document with 13-digit-ID number
- Swiss/Liechtenstein residence permit, original & a clear copy
- Marriage certificate of the parents, South African or European version, original & a clear copy.
- South African parent will be required to provide information regarding his/her parents.
- Unabridged birth certificate of the child, European version, original & a clear copy
No cash payment is accepted at the Embassy. Application fees to be made online. The information will be provided to you during your appointment.
Self-addressed-stamped envelope for the return of certificate
Please print documents before attending your appointment. The Consular staff will no longer make any copies or print documents on your behalf.
N.B.: All applications are evaluated and documents are printed in Pretoria, therefore the Embassy has no influence on the processing time of the application.
