Unabridged Birth Certificates Q & A

A: Yes, as your son is still legally a minor when you depart on your holiday, he is still subject to the new South African Immigration regulations and will be required to present his unabridged birth certificate as well as a valid passport upon exiting South African borders. As he is travelling with both his parents, no further documentation will be required.

Q: I am recently widowed and will be travelling abroad with my son and daughter to visit family. What additional documentation do I require?

A: In terms of the South African Immigration act published on the 1st June 2015, in addition to a valid passport and the necessary visas if required, you will need to present a death certificate for your children’s father. If your deceased husband was not the father of your children, you will require an affidavit that is not less than 3 months old, expressing the child’s father’s consent or alternatively a court order granting you full legal parental responsibilities enabling you to accompany the minor/s abroad.

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