Persons born outside the Republic of South Africa, where at least one of the parents is a South African citizen at the time of the child’s birth, may avail of South African citizenship by birth registration. Births outside the Republic can be registered with the Department of Home Affairs through the South African Embassy in Seoul. It is also advised that parents contact the nearest Korea Immigration Service to enquire about the visa and residential status of the new-born baby in Korea.

The child and his/her both parents must be physically present to the South African Embassy in Seoul prior to an appointment booking. Biometrics (footprints of the child & fingerprints of the informant) will be taken and affixed by our official that day. The informant shall be one of the child’s biological parents who has the South African citizenship. A passport application for the child can be submitted together with birth registration. Follow the link to read the procedure and requirements for a child passport application: CLICK

Applications submitted to the South African Embassy in Seoul are forwarded to the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria to process. Once the child’s birth has been registered with the Department, an unabridged birth certificate is issued free of charge and sent to the South African Embassy in Seoul. It takes 6-12 month in general cases.

Applicants are requested to complete the check-list (DOWNLOAD) and prepare all the required information and documentation accordingly. We advise to read and complete the specimen forms –to be e-mailed to each applicant upon request. Please scan all the supporting documents listed in the check-list together with the completed specimen forms. The scanned copies shall be forwarded to our Consular Section by e-mail: consular.seoul@dirco.gov.za . We will review your documentation and advise you accordingly.

If all your documents are confirmed with us by e-mail, you are ready to submit the application(s) to the South African Embassy in Seoul. Civic applications must be submitted in person, by each applicant.

Appointment booking is required for all the visitors to the South African Embassy in Seoul. We send a booking confirmation to each applicant after pre-checking of the applications. Please note that only those who have an appointment confirmed by e-mail are admitted to the chancery building. Accompanying person will not be allowed except for minors and elderly people. An appointment signifies the date and time when the applicant for EACH application should appear at the Consular Office. If you have more than one application, please let us know.

Applicants must be prepared to provide all the relevant information to our officials on the scheduled appointment day. If you have completed the specimen form(s), it will help you a lot to complete the ORIGINAL form(s) at the Embassy that day. Should you have any queries regarding your application or require further assistance and advice, please feel free to contact us at consular.seoul@dirco.gov.za

Applicants are requested to complete the check-list (DOWNLOAD) and prepare all the required information and documentation accordingly. We advise to read and complete the specimen forms –to be e-mailed to each applicant upon request. Please scan all the supporting documents listed in the check-list together with the completed specimen forms. The scanned copies shall be forwarded to our Consular Section by e-mail: consular.seoul@dirco.gov.za. We will review your documentation and advise you accordingly.

If all your documents are confirmed with us by e-mail, you are ready to submit the application(s) to the South African Embassy in Seoul. Civic applications must be submitted in person, by each applicant.

Appointment booking is required for all the visitors to the South African Embassy in Seoul. We send a booking confirmation to each applicant after pre-checking of your application. Please note that only those who have an appointment confirmed by e-mail are admitted to the chancery building. Accompanying person will not be allowed except for minors and elderly people. An appointment signifies the date and time when the applicant for EACH application should appear at the Consular Office. If you have more than one application, please let us know.

Applicants must be prepared to provide all the relevant information to our officials on the scheduled appointment day. If you have completed the specimen form(s), it will help you a lot to complete the ORIGINAL form(s) at the Embassy that day. Should you have any queries regarding your application or require further assistance and advice, please feel free to contact us at consular.seoul@dirco.gov.za