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.
Are ID applications open at Home Affairs?
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved the resumption of Identity Document (ID) and passport applications and extended the validity period of legally issued visas or asylum permits which expired during the lockdown period to 31 December 2021.
Which banks has Home Affairs?
Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have had multiple branches supporting the service for several years. Discovery Bank and Investec Bank recently started participating in the programme with one branch each.
Can you pay with card at Home Affairs?
With regard to the payment system, it needs to be remembered that we had a manual payment arrangement where people had to carry cash and sometimes receipts got lost or misallocated. Now you will be able to go into a Home Affairs office with your credit or debit card.
How long does it take to change name at Home Affairs?
All of the above application requires a processing period of 3 to 4 months as the amendment has to be published in the Government Gazette. Once the application is finalized, applicant will receive an abridged birth certificate to confirm the amended information.
How much is an ID card in South Africa?
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| 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 |
What do I need to collect my smart ID?
First time applicant: Birth Certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parent/s. Permanent resident of South Africa: Green bar-coded ID. First time applicant: Permanent residence certificate and proof of address.
Which bank can I apply for my ID?
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).
Can you get your ID through FNB?