South Africans holding dual citizenship are required to depart and return to South Africa using a valid South African passport.
Non-South Africans holding permanent residency in South Africa must either depart and return using a valid South African passport or possess a permanent residency stamp in their non-South African passport.
Both South Africans with dual citizenship and non-South Africans residing in South Africa must ensure that all necessary documentation, including those mentioned above, is in order for both departure from and re-entry into South Africa.
Application for a passport takes 3 – 6 weeks.
If a minor who is applying for a passport is 16 years or older the minor must be in possession of an identity document; an additional 6 – 12 weeks must therefore be factored in if applying for an identity document first.
When applying for a passport for a minor both parents must endorse the application and need to present their identity documents.
In the case of one parent being unavailable or living in another city/town, one parent can make the passport application with the minor. The other parent can confirm the application at a different office, informing the official at which office the original application was made.
Copies of documents are accepted but may only be certified by a commissioner of oaths. The date stamp on copies and affidavits must be within 3 months of the date of return to South Africa. All copies must be on A4 paper; no blank paper may be cut off. For inquiries regarding South African passports, identity documents or unabridged birth certificates contact Home Affairs on 0800 60 11 90 or contact a Department of Home Affairs regional office.
The Department of Home Affairs has launched an online booking system for some offices. For list of offices visit: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking-system-babs-available-offices
To book an appointment go to: https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity
Find out more about passport or travel documents: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/travel-documents
Contact the Department of Home Affairs: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us
It is the responsibility of the client to obtain and comply with the most updated border regulations and to be in possession of the required documents, vaccinations and other medical certificates as may be required. Please be sure to contact the border to get the most updated and current regulations.
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