Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RulesStanding Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA) Rules, 20185. Applications for certification - section 27(c) of the Act |
| 1. | All applications for certification in terms of section 27 (c) of the Act must be submitted on Form DHA-1754 |
| 2. | All applications must be accompanied by the following: |
| (i) | A fully completed Form DHA-1754 for every applicant; |
| (ii) | Reasons why the applicant will remain a refugee indefinitely and will not in the future be able to return to his or her country of origin and also the reasons why he or she fled from his or her country of origin; |
| (iii) | Copy of the first section 27(a) visa issued to the applicant or proof of date of recognition as Refugee. |
| (iv) | Police clearance for all applicants above the age of 10. |
| (v) | Any other supporting documentation that will assist SCRA in making a decision. |
| 3. | Applicants who want to include their dependants in their letter of certification must furnish SCRA with certified copies of the following documentation: |
| (i) | The applicant's certification letter; |
| (ii) | Marriage certificate if married to the dependent; |
| (iii) | Full birth certificate if a descendent of the principal applicant; |
| (iv) | All Section 27(a) visas issued the dependent; and |
| (v) | Any other documentation and/or information required by SCRA. |
| (4) | All applications for certification will be considered on paper except in cases wherein SCRA deems it necessary that viva voce or other evidence should be led. In the latter case, SCRA may request such evidence and person with such evidence to appear before it. |