A person with a South African permanent residence permit qualifies to apply for South African citizenship through naturalization after residing in South Africa for five or more years while being a permanent resident.

Any person married to a South African citizen qualifies for naturalization two years after receiving his or her South African permanent residence permit issued at the time of the marriage.

A person under 21 years old, who has obtained South African permanent residence qualifies for naturalization immediately after the permit has been issued.

For further information on applying for South African citizenship, contact claire@intergate-immigration.com

Information supplied by www.intergate-immigration.com and www.home-bru.com