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AddressRhodes Place
State Circle
Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Phonelocal: (02) 6272.7300
international: +61.2.6272.7300
Faxlocal: (02) 6272.7364
international: +61.2.6272.7364
Consular Faxlocal: (02) 6272.7365
international: +61.2.6272.7365
Emailconsular@sahc.org.au
Web sitehttp://www.sahc.org.au

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Gilda Hurwitz
Fri, 17 May 2013 06:36 EDT
Passport renewal
I wish to renew my passport that expires on 07/08/2013,
but have not been able to find the site, and the site for contacting the Embassy does not seem to work.
Would really appreciate it if your office could forward me the documents neccessary for a new passport.
Regards,
Gilda Hurwitz
Mario Kuncic
Thu, 9 May 2013 04:13 EDT
Biusnies for sale in ACT
I would like to find out how to go abaut advetise well establish biusnies 30 years in the ACT cabinet making & kitchen manufacturing in south Africa .
Andries Schuch
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:56 EDT
Passport renewal
Please can you tell my how I can renew my passport
Mike
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:16 EDT
Power of Attorney attestation
I am a South African currently resident in Australia. I am required to have a legal document certified but an Australian JP is not acceptable to the South African authorities. Despite trying several times & leaving clearly explained messages I have not had the courtesy of a response from anyone at the High Commission. The lodgement of important documents in South Africa cannot be proceeded with until I have the document attested here in Canberra & the apparent incompetence of the staff is very frustrating.
Ntokozo Mgwaba
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:14 EDT
Rerequests for assistant
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jackie
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 17:36 EST
how do i renew my childrens south african passports while in australia.
Tiaan
Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:56 EST
Dual citizenship details
Hi All,

If you Google the following two lines, you will be directed to the forms you need for dual citizenship. Even if it takes the pdf doc from the New York Embassy, it is still the same ones you get from the Aus embassy in Canberra.

department home affairs form bi-1664
department home affairs form bi-529

More info:

Requirements for your application
Application for Retention of South African Citizenship (form BI-1664): requires details of your future citizenship for which you are planning to acquire. NB: Questions 9 and 10 MUST be answered.
Determination of your Current Status (form BI-529): requires details of your present status in order that we may ascertain your claim for South African citizenship. Information pertaining to parent's details; a minimum of their full date and place of birth is required.
A copy of the photo page of your current South African passport showing the passport number and dates of issue and expiry. If your passport has expired, it is advisable to apply for a new passport as soon as possible should you need to travel to South Africa.
A fee of 43.00 AUD per application. One Postal Money Order or Bank cheque for the total amount (if more than one application) is preferred.
Payment must be in Australian Dollars (AUD) made out to the “South African High Commission” by way of Postal Money Order or Bank Cheque. Personal cheques or credit cards are NOT accepted. Processing time is approximately 3 to 6 months.

SAHC Canberra address:

South Africa High Comission , Australia

Corner State Circle and Rhodes Place
2600
Yarralumla
Canberra
Australia
Phone:
+61-02-6272-7300
Fax:
+61-02-6273-3203
Email:
info.canberra@foreign.gov.za
immigration.canberra@foreign.gov.za
satrade@optusnet.com.au
Website URL:
www.sahc.org.au
Dissapointed
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:24 EST
Service Shocker! Its like being at home.
Wow...website down for weeks now. I need to talk to some one, cant get through....need forms, cant access any.

You guys Rock! Whenever I get homesick, I should turn to my local High Commission to get over it!
Stuart
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 22:29 EST
Passport Renewal
I need to renew my passport, the website is not working, I need the forms!!
Sharon van Rensburg
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 02:06 EST
Passport renewal forms
The site is completely useless. Not very professional for the SAHC!. Please help I need to renew my sons passport.

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