June 17, 2019
REGISTRATION OF BIRTH
(15½-YEARS AND OLDER)
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 parent/legal guardians of minor applicants, 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
- Proof of citizenship of the South African parent and grandparents, original & a clear copy of any South African document with 13-digit-ID number
- Three (3) photos of the person to be registered
- 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
- Physical presence of the South African parent
- Two (2) sets of fingerprints will be taken at the Embassy
- Self-addressed-stamped envelope for the return of documents.
No cash payment is accepted at the Embassy. Application fees to be made online. The information will be provided to you during your appointment.
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
