Heads-up: New SA Immigration rules for kids
May 6, 2019, 7:11 pm
#331
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"IATA ... is advising their members’ check-in staff to no longer request birth certificates from minors who have visas, or who are exempted from visas, if travelling with their parents with the same surname."
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Originally Posted by TIMATIC
Minors:
Minors younger than 18 years, traveling to/from South Africa:
a. with both parents, if the minor's surname is not the same as both parents, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate or a passport containing the details of the parents;
b. with 1 parent, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate AND
- a parental consent letter from the absent parent or legal guardian containing a copy of his/her passport or identity document and his/her contact details; OR
- a letter of special circumstances; OR
- a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or full legal guardianship to the present parent.
- In case the other parent is deceased, a death certificate.
- In case the name of 1 parent only (mother or father) is on the birth certificate, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate containing information about the parent only.
Minors younger than 18 years, traveling to/from South Africa:
a. with both parents, if the minor's surname is not the same as both parents, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate or a passport containing the details of the parents;
b. with 1 parent, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate AND
- a parental consent letter from the absent parent or legal guardian containing a copy of his/her passport or identity document and his/her contact details; OR
- a letter of special circumstances; OR
- a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or full legal guardianship to the present parent.
- In case the other parent is deceased, a death certificate.
- In case the name of 1 parent only (mother or father) is on the birth certificate, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate containing information about the parent only.
Oct 10, 2019, 8:55 am
#332
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Breaking: South Africa to remove unabridged birth certificate requirement
"When asked if foreign travellers to South Africa would need to carry a copy of the unabridged birth certificates, Dr Motsoaledi said: “Not at all. We have given the instruction that it is no longer wanted. You don’t have to carry it. You don’t have to produce it.” "
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Nov 11, 2019, 4:04 pm
#333
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DHA website seems to have been updated today.
Department of Home Affairs - UPDATED ADVISORY NOVEMBER 2019: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN TRAVELLING THROUGH SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS OF ENTRY
Seems only a valid passport is required now for foreign visa exempt children travelling with any parent or guardian.
Department of Home Affairs - UPDATED ADVISORY NOVEMBER 2019: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN TRAVELLING THROUGH SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS OF ENTRY
Seems only a valid passport is required now for foreign visa exempt children travelling with any parent or guardian.
Nov 13, 2019, 2:08 am
#334
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Minors:
Minors younger than 18 years, traveling to/from South Africa:
unaccompanied, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate; AND
- a parental consent letter containing a copy of his/her/their passport/s or identity document/s and his/her/their contact details (or consent from one parent together with a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship or death certificate); AND
- a letter from the person receiving the minor in South Africa, containing address and contact details; copy of identification documents of the person receiving the minor, including visa/residence permit (if required).
unaccompanied, must hold an original or a copy of a birth certificate; AND
- a parental consent letter containing a copy of his/her/their passport/s or identity document/s and his/her/their contact details (or consent from one parent together with a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship or death certificate); AND
- a letter from the person receiving the minor in South Africa, containing address and contact details; copy of identification documents of the person receiving the minor, including visa/residence permit (if required).
Nov 13, 2019, 3:53 am
#335
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"When asked if foreign travellers to South Africa would need to carry a copy of the unabridged birth certificates, Dr Motsoaledi said: “Not at all. We have given the instruction that it is no longer wanted. You don’t have to carry it. You don’t have to produce it.” "
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Jan 2, 2024, 3:50 pm
#336
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Recent field report for entry/exit with one parent and kid.
2x entries into CPT via international flight. Parent NOT asked at check-in (one check in at LHR, second check in at IAD) for any proof of or permission to travel documents. Upon arrival at CPT passport control/immigration, no request for paperwork. On one of the entries, the officer did state to make sure parent had the paperwork on the outbound/return from CPT.
1x entry out of CPT. Nobody asked at check in (VS FWIW) for the paperwork. At outbound passport control, was NOT asked for the paperwork.
1x entry out of CPT. Nobody asked at check in (UA FWIW) for the paperwork. At outbound passport control, officer DID ask for (and reviewed) the paperwork and parent/child were sent on their way. Paperwork returned to parent by officer.*
*The SA officer complimented the prepared paperwork package. We prepared the form ( available at http://www.dha.gov.za/images/PDFs/Pa...Format_v8.docx ) with original ink signatures and included/attached copy of each of the following: parent #1 passport, parent #2 passport, kid passport, kid SA Unabridged Birth Certificate. Each of the attached documents were Certified by (US) Notary as true copies of original documents and included Notary's raised seal.
2x entries into CPT via international flight. Parent NOT asked at check-in (one check in at LHR, second check in at IAD) for any proof of or permission to travel documents. Upon arrival at CPT passport control/immigration, no request for paperwork. On one of the entries, the officer did state to make sure parent had the paperwork on the outbound/return from CPT.
1x entry out of CPT. Nobody asked at check in (VS FWIW) for the paperwork. At outbound passport control, was NOT asked for the paperwork.
1x entry out of CPT. Nobody asked at check in (UA FWIW) for the paperwork. At outbound passport control, officer DID ask for (and reviewed) the paperwork and parent/child were sent on their way. Paperwork returned to parent by officer.*
*The SA officer complimented the prepared paperwork package. We prepared the form ( available at http://www.dha.gov.za/images/PDFs/Pa...Format_v8.docx ) with original ink signatures and included/attached copy of each of the following: parent #1 passport, parent #2 passport, kid passport, kid SA Unabridged Birth Certificate. Each of the attached documents were Certified by (US) Notary as true copies of original documents and included Notary's raised seal.
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