Applications take six (6) months or more to be finalized. They are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed.
South Africans are allowed to hold more than two nationalities. It is, however, crucial that persons protect their South African citizenship before taking on any other nationality through naturalisation. Should you fail to do so, you will automatically lose your South African citizenship.
Firstly, passports cannot be renewed once they expire; you will need to apply for a new one. South Africans can apply via the eHomeAffairs website. Please be advised that to complete an online passport application, you will need internet banking.
Did you know you can now apply for your passport online? Visit the Department of Home Affairs website for more information about the requirements for online applications or continue reading to find out more about the different types of South African passports.
To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73. Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth certificate and copy thereof if under 16. If under 18 years, parental consent for issuing of the passport.
The Department of Home Affairs is proud to present eHomeAffairs to enable you as a South African citizen by birth to apply to utilize the online services. eHomeAffairs allows the following: Submit ID and Passport applications online, Make online payments for applications, Make bookings where allowed.
To book an appointment, visit .dha.za and click on BABS. It's quick and easy. The appointment booking system is one of the many strategies that we have introduced to fight the long queues.
Applications take six (6) months or more to be finalized. They are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed. Application forms plus supporting documentation must be submitted in duplicate.
You'll usually get your passport within 3 weeks.
It's quick and easy to book an appointment on the BABS. Step 1: Visit .dha.za. Step 2: Click on BABS. Step 3: Enter your South African ID number. Step 4: Enter your other personal details in the fields provided. Step 5: Select your province, city and branch. Step 6: Click on select timeslots.