When embarking on international travel with children under the age of eighteen, it becomes imperative to comprehend the legal prerequisites surrounding the necessary documentation. South African legislation mandates specific documents to be presented to immigration authorities when a minor is traveling without both parents or with only one parent. Here is a look at the…
For South African expats seeking document assistance services, the process of legalising important documents can be both complex and time-consuming. At Apostil.co.za, we understand the urgency of obtaining these documents promptly to support your life abroad. This article will delve into the essential information regarding document legalisation for South African expats, emphasizing the advantages…
If you want to travel abroad, you will likely need to submit an unabridged marriage certificate or birth certificate as part of your travel documentation. But there are also other reasons why you would need official Home Affairs documents. Although many South Africans think obtaining these certificates is relatively quick and easy, it can take…
South African birth certificates indicate the names of both parents of a child, but this was not always the case. Before 2013, South African citizens travelling abroad or re-entering the country could do so with the use of a standard abridged birth certificate. In this post, we explore the abridged vs. unabridged birth certificates to…
You have just found out that you need to submit a copy of your marriage and birth certificate for your visa application. But which version of the certificates from Home Affairs must you submit? If you don’t have the original document, for which one do you apply from Home Affairs? Do you need an abridged, unabridged,…
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate, however simple it might seem, can be a tedious and time-consuming process if you do not understand the steps involved and try to go at the process independently. The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is responsible for issuing civic certificates such as birth, marriage, and…
South African birth certificates, as they are currently referred to, indicate the names of both parents of a child, but this was not always the case. In fact, before 2013, South African citizens travelling abroad or re-entering the country could do so with the use of a standard abridged birth certificate. On this page, we…
