Department of International Relations and Cooperation: Everything you need to know about DIRCO
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is a government department responsible for the country’s foreign policy and diplomatic
Apostilles and Documents
Apostilles for old documents: How old can my documents be to receive an apostille stamp?
An apostille certificate is a specialised certificate attached to your original documents to verify their legitimacy and authenticity so they
South African citizenship: Retention and renunciation
If you are a South African taking up new citizenship abroad, you will either have to renounce your SA citizenship
Abridged vs. unabridged birth certificates
South African birth certificates indicate the names of both parents of a child, but this was not always the case.
The difference between DIRCO and High Court apostille
Apostilles are specialised certificates attached to original documents in order to verify the legitimacy and authenticity of the stamp and
Embassy attestation services: What they are and why you need them
South Africans traveling abroad to study or work in foreign countries might need clarification with trying to figure out whether
Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention
On December 7th, 2022, Saudi Arabia officially joined the Apostille Convention, which will significantly simplify the process of document submissions
Obtaining naturalisation certificates from ancestral research
We have had a number of clients enquiring about obtaining South African naturalisation certificates from the early 1900s through to
How to get a vehicle clearance certificate for South Africa
It can be challenging to let go of your South African-bought car when relocating to another country. If you are
Divorce registration in South Africa
The difficulties that come with a divorce can sometimes leave people feeling uncertain of how divorce registration works and what