Applying for a south african id book once permanent. Sas green id book valid until further notice home affairs. Yes, bi9 is not an application for an id book or id card. How to apply for a south african passport for the first time eastern europe, north america and beach destinations in the east are hot on the radar and easy to reach for a new generation of first. South african identity document id 2x certified copies of photo page of id book. New applicants will simply be directed to the new, improved access uk service and changing services will have no charge attached to it, say the british home office. The department called on all south africans to continue to apply for the smart id card at any of its 180 offices that are equipped to roll the live capture system. It is part of passport application and south africans 16 years or older have to fill this form. We are the official partner of the south african high commissionsouth african embassy.
How to renew your south african passport the citizen. Fill in the reverse side and sign it or it will be returned to you. South african passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, except for passports issued to children under the age of 16. Late last year, we began to hear a couple of rumours speculating that the green sa id book would no longer be accepted in the near future. You can now apply for your new smart id card, as well as your passport, at selected offices of the department of home affairs or online via the departments ehomeaffairs portal. They can send a self addressed prepaid stamped envelope to 15 whitehall, london, sw1a. New passport must be applied for 6 to 12 months before current passport expires or if the passport has no more blank visa pages available. Applicants should note that in terms of section 26b of the south african citizenship act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a south african citizen. As your old passport expires you must apply for a new one the old one cannot be extended and the cost of this at present is r400.
If you never had an id number bar coded id or if you were born outside south africa, the processing time could be longer. Id book endoflife hoax last year, a message claiming to be a notice from home affairs was circulated online, stating that the green barcoded id. An identity document id book is important to get as soon as you are eligible as it is a form of identification when dealing with public and private institutions. If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a south african id book. Please note that in order to collect your passport in person you need to bring a copy of your id and the payment receipt given to you during the submission which will be collected from you as a proof of delivery of your passport. The department of home affairs told sapeople that they are still clearing the backlog in sa, and until further notice south africans overseas cannot. South african driving test applying for a learners license in south africa.
These are valid for five years from the date of issue. In order to combat identity fraud, the department of home affairs will eventually begin to phase out the green barcoded id book when they have the live capture systems in place to do so. The smart id card is available now, though, and has in fact been around since july 20. Fortunately, the entire uk visa application process is explained in this detailed guide. I went to the department of home affairs website and saw a link to apply for your south african passport or smart id online. Uk launches new online visa application for south africans. Consulate general of the republic of south africa hksarmsar. Not only do you need to provide this affidavit when you go and apply for a new id, but it will also be.
You must have a south african identity document to apply for a passport, or if you are a child, a birth certificate. Feb 01, 2018 you can now apply for your new smart id card, as well as your passport, at selected offices of the department of home affairs or online via the departments ehomeaffairs portal. What font do they use on a south african id book and learners licence. They say the turnaround is 4 months, but i don t want to take a chance, so would like to apply earlier, is this. Applying for an identity document western cape government. What font do they use on a south african id book and. Therefore, you are advised to renew your passport before it expires within the time frame of your travels. Africa applying for a south african id book in the london has. Bank branches where you can apply for your smart id card. Citizens of south africa who reside in south africa can apply for passport by visiting the nearest passport office. Old id book where applicable or saps affidavit if lost no photos needed and these applications are free. How to apply online for a south african smart id card brand. Issued to south african citizens over the age of 16 and is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
The new card licence has to be renewed every five years. Without it, your application for a new south african passport will not be accepted. Apply for an identity document south african government. South africans can apply for the smart id card at the departments 180 offices that are equipped with the live capture system. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. Passport collection time in johannesburg, cape town and durban.
How to apply for a south african passport online online registration and submission. South african id card securing government services thales. Aug 14, 2015 south african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. If your id book has been lost, misplaced or stolen then you may want to continue reading. Advice for south african clients on lost passports and. I need to do this as my passport expires in may 2009. New national identity card initiated by the department of home affairs. Issued to south african citizens under the age of 16. In order to apply for your south african id book you will need to have been issued with a permanent residency certificate, only once you have a permanent residency certificate. It was brought in to effect by the 1950 population registration act which identified four different racial groups. Hi there has anyone had experience renewing their south african passport in the uk. The south african identity number of the 1970s and 80s enshrined the apartheid era ideal of racial registration.
Only south african citizens born in south africa may apply for the new smart id card. You can now apply at your nearest home affairs office by filling in a dha73 form or online but you will still need to visit a dha office to capture your biometric information also see. The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. The bank branches where you can apply for your smart id card help us save ann7. Surf through our network of south african expats in london and get to know the local expat crowd. How to apply for your south african passport traveller24. Enjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application. Although all south africans in sa, regardless of age, can now finally order their fantastic new smart id cards. Permanent residency permit holders foreign citizens who have been living in south africa on a temporary permit for more than 5 years and now received permanent. Advice for south african clients on lost passports and other. You will need to take your id book with you to the home affairs branch. How to renew and apply for your south african passport online. Over the next two decades, the racial classification of both the coloured and other groups were extended until by the early.
If you are travelling on official government business, you may apply for an official passport. These new documents can be applied for at any south african mission abroad or at the. Firstly if you have just received your permanent residency for south africa, let us congratulate you and welcome you to this wonderful rainbow nation of ours after a celebratory drink, purchasing your bafana bafana football shirt, or springbok rugby top, and perfecting the local dialogue your thoughts will probably change to what next. South african passport renewal fast track when to apply for your south african passport renewal. While it used to take 54 days for an applicant to get an id book, it now takes less than 10 days. It took me to i registered on this website then found options to apply for a passport online for. You need to apply at your local department of home affairs and bring with you. Please note that when you collect your new passport for collection, you must not submit your old passport to be destroyed. Learners can apply for a special south african learners license for up to two years while they learn to drive, which cannot be extended. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address.
You need to first apply online and continue your visa application at your nearest uk visa application centre. New requirements for children travelling through south african ports of entry. They can make an appointment with their selected banks to have their photos taken and fingerprints verified. There are currently 187 offices nationwide which offer this service. Join today to receive trustworthy, firsthand advice from fellow south africans in our london forum.
You will need to obtain an affidavit stating that you have lost your id book. Your parents id and childs birth certificate 2 colour passport photos of the child death certificate if one parent is deceased a copy of the courts appointment letter, if you are the childs guardian. Firstly if you have just received your permanent residency for south africa, let us congratulate you and welcome you to this. Most countries require that travellers have at least 6 months availability on their passport beyond the date of departure. Apr 14, 2016 the bank branches where you can apply for your smart id card help us save ann7. South african passport is a travel document issued to the citizens of the republic of south africa by the department of home affairs. South africans in london south african expats in london. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Regus business centre 1st floor, block b, north park, black river park, 2 fir street.
Everyone trading in their id book for an id card will have to pay r140, though. Jan 29, 2015 the new id card and passport have strong security features, which significantly reduce the chances of fraud. South african high commission south africa house trafalgar square london. These rumours were later confirmed as a hoax so, the green sa id book will still be accepted, at least for the time being, but the new id smart card is the updated version, and it will eventually replace the book entirely. Please do not post any original documents if application is submitted by post. South african citizens can apply via the ehomeaffairs website. South african high commission south africa house trafalgar square london, wc2n 5dp. How to apply for a south african id book south african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. Home affairs plans to open 20 new smart id offices with sa banks. Please note, you will need internet banking to proceed with your online passport application. Home affairs to phase out green id book businesstech. I have lost my south african passport and wish to apply for a new passport. The following documents are to be filled out, clearly printed in black ink.
The department of home affairs is replacing the green id book with a smart id card. Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. How to apply online for a south african smart id card. The application forms to fill in can be quite lengthy but you have done this before and so know what to expect. Jul 12, 2016 south african passport application form for first time adult. South african citizens frequently asked questions south. Passports have a validity of 10 years for adults and 5 years for children.
Identity documents can only be issued to south african citizens aged sixteen years or older. Though passports are only issued in pretoria, south africa, the south african embassy in washington, d. South african citizens id book south african high commission. Do not send form bi9 blank with just your fingerprints.
The new system has also improved delivery time for ids, the department said. Learners can only drive when supervised by a driver with a full licence, and can apply for a south african learners licence. General information about south african passports a passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. To obtain the dha9 finger print form please send a selfaddressed prepaid ordinary or express post envelope to the south african high commission, state circle, yarralumla. Applying for a south african id book once permanent residence. Passport costs south african passport renewal fast track read more. Applying for a south african id book in the london british expats. When a south african passport expires, you are not able to renew it. All south africa citizens aged 16 and older and in possession of an official south african identity document either a blue barcoded id book, a smartcard id or a temporary id certificate are eligible to register as voters. Please take both your south african id green, barcoded south african id book, smart id card, or valid temporary identity certificate and your valid south african passport. Applicants who will be applying in person at the high commission should bring the original documents and two copies of the original documents which will be certified by the official during submission. Applicants should note that in terms of section 26b of the south african citizenship act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a south african citizen south african passports application home.
Applying for a south african id book when receiving. An identity document id enables south african citizens and. Please note that in order to collect your passport in person you need to bring a copy of your id and the payment receipt given to you during the submission. South africa blue sky publications pty ltd ta thesouthafrican number. Your first one is free, and a reissue is priced at r140. Passport collection procedure after having tracked online whether your passport is ready for collection, you can collect your passport in person at the end of the visa application process. I already have an id book, do i need to fill this form.
How to get a drivers license in south africa expatica. It can take up to 4 months to process a renewal of a south african passport. This means that you will have to apply for a new south african passport. The above processing times turn around times, are only estimates. If your south african passport has expired, you have to apply at the south african high commission for a new one. Find out more about passport or travel documents or contact the department of home affairs. If your id book has been lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a. Nov 12, 2018 the service allows south africans to go to select bank branches to apply for the new smart id card, book an appointment to capture biometrics, and then be notified when the card is ready for. Republic of south africa smart id card, digital id solutions.
South african passport holders need a visa to visit the uk. How to apply for a south african passport for the first time. If you have lost your id book the first thing that you will need to do is go straight to your nearest police station. Re issue of your id due to loss, theft, damage, name change, marriage or permanent residency r1147. The south african passport and travel documents act of 1994 regulates the issuing of south african passports and travel documents. The bank branches where you can apply for your smart id card. Smard card id south african citizens born in rsa younger than 60 who needs to replace their id books with id smart cards. You can read more information on the intergate immigration site and for further assistance please contact crown relocations tel. Apply for your passport at your local department of home affairs. Apply for a passport or travel document south african. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. The card is not available to south africans citizens born outside of south africa, or south african permanent residents, who need to apply instead for the old green id book.
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