Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RulesStanding Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA) Rules, 201810. Voluntary Withdrawals |
| 1. | An applicant may request the Voluntary Withdrawal of his or her refugee status to SCRA and in so doing waives whatever rights he or she has in terms of the Act and all amendments thereto as well as the Regulations to the aforementioned Act. |
| 2. | All requests for Voluntary Withdrawal must be made in writing at least 5 (five) days prior to it being required for any purpose whatsoever. |
| 3. | An application under this rule 13 must include an affidavit containing: |
| (a) | Full reasons why he or she voluntarily requests withdrawal of his or her refugee status |
| (b) | Full details of all dependants, including where necessary, unabridged birth certificates. |
| (c) | Full supporting documents which amongst others should include copies of flight or travel details |
| (d) | If minors are included both parents are required to submit an affidavit. |
| (e) | A waiver to make any representations within the prescribed period. |
| 4. | SCRA may request any additional information it may require to reach a decision. |