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BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Due to the refurbishment of 15 Whitehall Office, the Immigration & Civic Services will be relocated to South Africa House with effect from May 12, 2009 until July 15, 2009 . The entrance is located underneath the Golden Springbok on the corner of the Strand and Trafalgar Square. Any inconvenience caused by the relocation of the office is deeply regretted.

Enquire on your Passport and ID book application status

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Application forms must be completed in black ink ONLY.
  • E – Mail address must be provided for every application that is made. To ensure that the address provided is as clear as possible, please, write legibly.
  • Payments must be in British Pounds in the form of postal order, bank draft or cash.
  • Postal orders must be made payable to SA High Commission
  • Special delivery envelope must be provided for all applications for birth registration. The said envelope will be used to return all issued certificates to the applicant securely. Certificates issued to applicants who sent their applications to this office without special delivery envelope will not be posted.
  • The person making the application MUST state clearly the reason for the application.
  • The type of birth certificate being applied for MUST be clearly made. The following types of birth certificates are issued: UNABRIDGED, COMPUTER PRINTED, CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH REGISTER OR HAND WRITTEN ABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
  • If you have a previous certificate, PLEASE, attach a certified copy so that it may be easier to trace the record.
  • See new guidelines on Passport & ID Photograph Specifications
      1. Passport & ID Photo Standards Poster

      2. Passport & ID Photo Standards Flyer

 

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

From 1 September 2009 South Africans will no longer need an appointment to apply for passport and related services rendered by the Consular Section. 

OPENING & CLOSING OF OFFICE

The office will be opened from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

COLLECTION OF ISSUED DOCUMENTS

Collection of issued documents will also be moved from the present time of 15:00 - 16:00 to 08:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

TELEPHONIC ENQUIRIES ON SERVICES RENDERED BY THE OFFICE

Telephonic enquiries will be accepted by the office from 2 PM to 4 PM.

 

WHO MAY APPLY AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CAN AN APPLICATION BE MADE

Any person may apply for a copy of a Birth Certificate provided the particulars have been registered with the South African Government.

PRESCRIBED FEE

Birth Certificate
£5.00

TURN AROUND TIMES

Birth Certificate
4 Months


Forms to be downloaded:

Form BI-154

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Updated 06/05/09
Contact Details 

Physical address:

15 Whitehall, London,SW1A 2DD.
Click here for directions, bus and tube routes.

Postal address:

South African High Commission,
Home Affairs, Consular Section,
15 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD.

Telephone No:
020 7925 8900
020 7925 8901
020 7925 8910

Fax No:
020 79258930
020 79258931
020 79258932