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Citizenship Law

Citizenship Applications, Naturalization and Disputes

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At Burgers Attorneys we specialise in navigating the complexities of South African immigration, citizenship and refugee law. With 26 years’ experience we provide expert legal guidance and representation tailored to your specific needs.

Citizenship Law-Related Matters

From citizenship applications through naturalization to disputes around citizenship status, we are experts in handling complex cases under the South African Citizenship Act. Whether you’re applying for dual citizenship, renouncing your status, or seeking late registration, we ensure you receive professional and timely support.

Disputed Citizenship Applications

Burgers Attorneys can assist with disputed citizenship applications in terms of the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 (the amended Act 17 of 2010) – the Citizenship Act.

Cancellation of
Citizenship

Cancellation of South African citizenship status by the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa, such also being by the Director-General and / or by the Minister of the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa.

Representations to Home Affairs

Burgers Attorneys can assist with various representations to any functionary within the structures of the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa, inclusive of the Director-General and the Minister pertaining to any aspect regarding South African citizenship inclusive of any disputed South African citizenship application.

Renouncement of Citizenship

Burgers Attorneys can also assist with Renouncement of South African Citizenship.

Blocked Identity Documents

Burgers Attorneys can assist with blocked South African identity documents on the national database and systems of the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa, being in dispute or for whatever other reason.

Dual Citizenship Applications

Burgers Attorneys can assist with dual citizenship applications or professional advice and opinion pertaining to such.

Late Registration of Citizenship

Burgers Attorneys can assist with Late registration of South African citizenship via descent or via birth, duration and / or parents.

Citizenship via Naturalisation

Burgers Attorneys can assist with South African Citizenship via Naturalisation applications.

Determination of Citizenship

Burgers Attorneys can assist with the determination of South African citizenship if questioned or disputed or otherwise

Citizenship via Ancestry

Burgers Attorneys can assist with Representations to the head offices of the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa, and to the Director-General and the Minister of the National Department of Home Affairs, South Africa pertaining to South African citizenship via ancestry on behalf of individuals or groups.

Change of names and / Surnames and / or Marriage Particulars

Burgers attorneys can also assist via the National Department of Home Affairs with legitimate requests pertaining to the change of names and / or surnames and amendment of particulars on marriage certificates and the marriage registrar.