If you need to replace your ID because it has been lost, damaged, or stolen; if your personal details have changed; if your citizenship status has changed; if you have changed your surname; or if you are temporarily living abroad and have previously had a South African ID, you can request a Temporary Identification Certificate …
If you are at least 16 years old and a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa, then you are eligible to apply for a South African identification card. Applying for a South African ID for the first time When applying for a driver’s license or identification card for the first time, the applicant’s parents …
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Simply send the word “ID” followed by your ID number to 32551 in an SMS message to receive the latest SMS updates.
Spokesperson for the national Home Affairs Administration Siya Qoza told the Gazette that Gauteng now has the highest amount of uncollected ID documents. Qoza also stated that the department will not hold these IDs for more than a year. You will have one year to collect your ID once issued.
How to use eHomeAffairs Registering on eHomeAffairs requires “creating a profile” with a secure password. • “Complete” your personal details. • “Create” a password. • “Answer” the security questions. Capture the logon OTP (OneTimePin) received via SMS Complete the application form ◦ The application form is for a Smart ID Card and/or Passport. ◦ You …
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If you have lost or stolen your South African ID card or passport, you should report it to the Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible. A lost or stolen ID card or passport can be reported at any Department of Home Affairs office or a police station. To report a lost or stolen …
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You will be required to submit an application to the Department of Home Affairs in order to make a request for permanent residency in South Africa. The procedure for applying for permanent residency can be difficult, and it is strongly recommended to seek the assistance of an immigration attorney in order to make certain that …
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The Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS) was made available to customers in May by the Department of Home Affairs at a select number of Home Affairs offices. This allowed customers to schedule appointments for the processing of applications for Smart ID cards and Passports. According to Siya Qoza, the spokesperson for the Minister of Home …
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The tables below list all the home affairs associated fees. CIVIC SERVICES Service Tariff Identity Document: Issuing of first document. FREE Identity Document: Re-issuing, provided that the re-issuing of identity documents is free of charge in those cases where an identity document was issued and the forename is repeated as a surname in the document, …
Should you suspect any corruption at the department of home affairs, contact the Counter Corruption and Security Services branch. Counter Corruption & Security Responsibility of the Counter Corruption and Security Services Branch To investigate alleged corruption and fraud which involves DHA officials. To encourage all DHA employees, its stakeholders and members of the public to …
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