IMPORTANT NOTICE: An application for renunciation can only be submitted once proof can be submitted that another nationality has been granted or obtained.
The following documents need to be submitted when renouncing the South African citizenship:
- Duly completed BI-246 (Renunciation of Citizenship) in duplicate
- Duly completed BI-529 (Determination of citizenship)
- Confirmation from the Foreign Authorities confirming the foreign citizenship (document must be translated in English)
- Copies of all South African documents (Passport, Identity Document, birth certificate, etc.)
The application is free of charge and will be forwarded to the Department of Home in South Africa for processing which can take approximately 4 – 5 months. Once the declaration of renunciation has been received from South Africa the applicant will be requested to forward all the original documentation reflecting South African citizenship (i.e. Identity Document and SA Passport) to this office, after which the official declaration of renunciation be returned to you via registered mail.
For bank transfers use the following bank connection:
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| BANK CONNECTION |
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DANSKE BANK |
| IBAN |
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DK 6330000010647320 |
| SWIFT CODE |
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DABADKKK |
| Tel |
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+45 3918 0185 |
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| For further information please contact the Consular Section: |
| Tel |
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+45 391 8 0185 |
| Monday - Friday |
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09h00-12h00 (No VISA related telephone enquiries will be handled) |
| Email |
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copenhagen.consular@dirco.gov.za |
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| NB: VISA related telephone enquiries to be made during the following times: |
| Monday to Thursday |
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08:00 – 09:00 and 12:30 – 15:00 |
| Friday |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
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| South African Embassy, Consular Section, Gammel Vartov Vej 8, DK-2900, Hellerup, Denmark |
