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How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
Why did Home Affairs deny my youngest child citizenship?
Children born after October 2014 will need a visa from Home Affairs.
How can I bring my child back to South Africa from Nigeria?
You can contact these organisations.
I can't open a bank account because I have a Visitor's Visa. What must I do?
You can get an endorsement on your spousal visa. Here's how.
Can Home Affairs refuse to register my child if the mother's Visa expired?
No, they may not refuse to register a child’s birth. Here's why.
I lost my asylum seeker's permit. Can I replace it?
It is very difficult to replace a lost permit. But here's what you could do.
Will Home Affairs extend my Retired Person’s Visa now that I am living with HIV?
You shouldn't be discriminated against because of your HIV status.
How can I apply for birth certificates for my children if I am Zimbabwean and not married to the South African father?
Applying for birth certificates can be complicated. You may need help.
I am in a same-sex marriage, and Home Affairs has denied my application to change my surname to my spouse's. Is this legal?
Home Affairs is wrong, but it is complicated.
My sister's ID has the wrong birth date, how can this be corrected?
Here's how to fix an error on an ID document.