What documents are needed at Home Affairs?
your permanent residency certificate and a copy, which will be certified by Home Affairs. your exemption certificate and a copy, which will be certified by Home Affairs. Form BI-1620, which must be completed at a Home Affairs office.
What is the best time to go to Home Affairs?
Helpful tip: I asked one of the employees what time is the best time to visit. They said the afternoons are quieter. Specifically the last hour before closing time which is in the region of 16:30. If you arrive and there’s a long queue, resist the initial urge to join said queue.
How can I contact Home Affairs?
HOTLINE: 0800 60 11 90.
How much is an ID card in South Africa?
To get the SMS updates, simply SMS the word “ID” followed by your ID number to 32551….Share:
| Types of Applications | Cost of Applications | Photographs |
|---|---|---|
| Smart ID Card (all other citizens) | R140 | No photos needed |
| Replacement of an ID or Smart Card | R140 | Two identical ID photos |
| Temporary ID | R70 | Two identical ID photos |
How do I make an appointment to get married at Home Affairs?
Getting Married at Home Affairs in 5 Easy Steps:
- Step 1: Go to your local Home Affairs office (we went to the Barack Street branch in Cape Town) and request to make an appointment.
- Step 2: On the day that you are to get married, arrive 30 min ahead of your appointment.
- Step 3: Get married!
Which bank does home affairs?
All of the country’s biggest banks – with the exception of Capitec – offer the E-Home Affairs service at a handful of their branches. Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have had multiple branches supporting the service for several years.
How do I check if my ID is ready for collection?
To confirm if their documents have indeed arrived at their nearest Home Affairs office members of the public can ‘track’ the application progress, by texting the word ‘ID’, a space and their 13-digit ID number to 32551. Alternatively they can call the Contact Centre on 0800 60 11 90.
Can I apply for my South African ID online?
Apply for your Smart ID or passport. We have partnered with the Department of Home Affairs to make it easier for you to apply online for your Smart ID or passport (new or renewal). Once your documents are ready, you can collect it at one of our specialised branches.
Can I apply for my ID at capitec?
The service is now available across seven FNB branches, including Merchant Place (Gauteng), Centurion Lifestyle (Gauteng), Lynnwood (Gauteng), Greenpoint (Western Cape), Burgersfort (Limpopo), The Glen (Gauteng) and now Cornubia (KwaZulu-Natal).