남아프리카공화국 국적 취득 방법

Person is the spouse of a South African citizen, is a permanent resident and has been married and ordinarily resident in South Africa for 'a prescribed period'.

혈통(국내 출생)

Person is born in South Africa to a citizen.

혈통(해외 출생)

Person is born abroad to a citizen.

Person is born in South Africa to parents who are permanent residents (Note: unclear whether acquisition is automatic).

Person is born in South Africa to parents who are foreigners and not admitted for permanent residence. Other conditions: person has lived in South Africa from birth until majority, and birth is registered in South Africa in accordance with Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Person is adopted by a citizen and birth is registered in accordance with Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Person fulfils the criteria listed under the rules for marriage but the spouse is deceased.

Person is a former citizen who lost citizenship and minister is satisfied that the grounds for loss of citizenship no longer exist or are of no consequence.

Person is born in South Africa and has no right to citizenship of any other country. Other conditions: birth is registered in South Africa in accordance with Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Person is granted citizenship by the minister in 'exceptional circumstances'. Other conditions: see the rules for ordinary naturalisation (except residence period may be waived).