Home Affairs Documents
Citizenship Status Letters Can Be Legalised
DIRCO lists original Home Affairs confirmation of citizenship status, including qualifying naturalisation and renunciation letters, among documents that can be submitted directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a citizenship confirmation letter be apostilled?
A qualifying original Home Affairs citizenship-status document can be submitted for the applicable legalisation process.
Can I use a certified copy?
DIRCO does not authenticate certified copies of proof of citizenship.
Does the document need an official signature and stamp?
Yes. DIRCO requires qualifying original public documents to carry the relevant issuing-authority signature and stamp.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services