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My son, who is 21, is considering moving to the UK from South Africa. I have a British passport (my father was British) and have lived here in the UK for three years (permanently employed). I know my son qualifies for an ancestral visa, but could he get a British passport because I have one? Also, if he comes over on an ancestral visa, does he need a minimum level of savings and a certificate of sponsorship? He will be staying with me until he gets on his feet.
Unfortunately, your South African-born son does not qualify for British citizenship because he fails to meet the conditions for double- descent…
Read the full answer simon85 “Hi, Was wondering if you could help, I was born in South Africa in November 1985 to two British parents and lived there till September 1989 when my mother and I moved back to England, but my father remained and still remains in South Africa to this date. I currently have a British passport but was wondering if I am entitled to a South African passport as well and how I would go about achieving this if I am? I have tried resourcing it on the internet but the laws are extremely confusing.
We asked Mr Johannes K. Tiba, Head: Immigration& Civic Services at the South Afircan Commission your question.
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