The BI-154 form is South Africa’s official unabridged birth certificate, issued by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Unlike an abbreviated birth certificate, the BI-154 records full parental details, making it legally binding for international travel, adoption proceedings, and dual citizenship applications. South African citizens must present this document when applying for a minor’s passport or when traveling abroad with children.
The DHA processes BI-154 applications at offices nationwide and through participating banks. Required records include a parent’s South African ID document and a hospital notification of birth. Contact your nearest DHA office for current processing schedules and certificate application requirements. For other birth-related documents, see our general birth certificate form and our birth certificate application form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bi 154 Unabridged Birth Certificate |
| Country | South Africa |
| Issuing Authority | Department of Home Affairs (DHA) |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | form bi 154, unabridged birth certificate, bi 154, bi 154 form south africa, DHA form BI-154 |