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Immigration Act South Africa 2014 – Travelling With Kids

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In the light of the growing issue of kidnapping in South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has implemented a new law as per Section 6 (12),regarding travelling with kids.

These are as follows:

a.) In the case of both parents accompanying a kid, an unabridged birth certificate must be provided

b.) In the case of one parent accompanying a kid, an unabridged birth certificate must be provided

and

i.) An affidavit from the other parent authorising the parent travelling with the kid to either enter or depart from the South Africa

ii.) If relevant, a death certificate of the other parent

c.) In the case of a person who is not a kid’s biological parent accompanying a kid, an unabridged birth certificate must be provided

and

i.) An affidavit from the parents or legal guardian authorising the person travelling with the kid to either enter or depart from the South Africa

ii.) ID copies of both parents or the legal guardian

iii.) Contact information of both parents or the legal guardian

d.) In the case of an unaccompanied kid, an affidavit from both parents or legal guardian (if there is only one parent’s affidavit – a court order authorising full custody from the relevant parent or a death certificate)

i.) A letter of address and contact details from the person who is to receive the kid in South Africa

ii.) An ID copy of the person who is to receive the kid

iii.) Contact details of the kid’s parents or legal guardian

For any enquiries about the new regulations or assistance in acquiring permits for South Africa, please feel free to contact us at: contact@initiateimmigration.com.

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Over the past 11 years, Andrew’s entrepreneurial spirit, as well as his business acumen, has led to the establishment of small to medium enterprises worldwide. Promising opportunities in the fields of IT, mobile distribution and advertising (amongst others) have been converted into successful business units in a variety of global markets. Andrew returned to South Africa after seven years in Europe to found Initiate International. He remains totally hands-on and has expanded the company across three continents.

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