How to get a south african birth certificate

[snapcracklepop 0]

Hi there,

I really really hope someone has an answer to this question!! I was born in south africa and live in Canada. For my K1 visa i have to provide an original copy of my birth certificate (long form/unabridged).

If I apply from Canda, it will take up to 6 months.

If I apply from RSA, it will take up to 8 weeks.

I found on a forum that someone's mother applied for their bc on their behalf (in SA) and asked them to expedite it and got it back in a week. Does anyone know how to do that? Or is there a company that specializes in getting these records on your behalf (quickly)? My mom tried to get it for me, and found it way too stressfull (it takes all day of standing in line, with no guarantee of getting to the front of the line before the office closes).

My last option is to ask my mom to MAIL in my request to the SA department of home affairs. I was born in Bloemfontein, but my mom lives in Cape Town. Which office should I mail my application for Birth Certificate to? CT or Bloem? Do you perhaps know the address?

Also, if i CAN request them to expedite it, how much will it cost in Rands? I have scoured the Dept of Home Affairs website and there is no expedite option on their website, or on their form (Form BI-154).

If you have ANY advice on how I can get my unabridged birth certificate in less than 2-6 months I would be so greatful.

Thank you thank you!

[ExSaffer 0]

Try this woman, she has helped others on another site I am on, and I believe she has a quick turnaround time.

Elle Landzaad - c130[at]mweb.co.za

Good luck from a fellow ex South African.

[snapcracklepop 0]

Try this woman, she has helped others on another site I am on, and I believe she has a quick turnaround time.

Elle Landzaad - c130[at]mweb.co.za

Good luck from a fellow ex South African.

Holy smokes ExSaffer you rock! I'll email her right away. Cross fingers will ya?

[timrussell 0]

Hey,

Does anyone know if bunnyhop is a good company to go through for an unabridged birth certificate? if not is there another company people have used before?