In the new history of south africa, 31 of south africa s foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to. Home affairs to phase out green id books but rubbishes march deadline claim. The next phase of the pilot project will kick off in november, and will test the first step of the smart id card application process. Please visit the page with information on how to apply for a passport. What do i need to bring along when i want to apply for a new smart id card. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. Although you can use your drivers license or passport as a form of identification in the meantime, there are many things that you are going to require your id for. A smart identity card costs the same as the old id book. Fitch warns south african banks over fallout from coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 18, 2015 south african citizens will be able to apply for their smart card id cards at home affairs kiosks in fnb and standard bank branches as part of a pilot project set to start in april 2015. To date, more than 2 000 smart id cards have been issued for both fnb and standard bank employees. If you lost or replaced your id book it is highly recommended that you get a new one. Firstly if you have just received your permanent residency for south africa, let us congratulate you and welcome you to this. Spending your precious time queueing at a home affairs for your south african id book. Johannesburg south africas department of home affairs on tuesday denied that it had said the countrys green, barcoded. Therefor, we have compiled a list for you with all. With most areas requiring the id to provide services, it goes without saying that legal identity is crucial.
After many years of using a green identity book with limited security features that permitted identity theft and fraud, south africa is finally upgrading to what it calls a smart id card, on a par with identity systems in europe, asia and america. Discover the best south african travel guides in best sellers. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or. It allows the bearer to travel in foreign countries in accordance with visa requirements, and facilitates the process of securing assistance from south african consular officials abroad, if necessary. If you are applying for a south african id book for the first time, this step by step process is worth a read. Get your smart card id at your nearest bank brand south africa. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an id card when you now apply. 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. Dec, 2012 after more than a decade of delays, smart id cards, which will replace south africas green, barcoded id books, should be in peoples hands from next year, according to home affairs minister naledi pandor. Without it, your application for a new south african passport will not be accepted. Idbook drivers licence no longer valid south africa news.
If you never had an id number bar coded id or if you were born outside south africa, the processing time could be longer. Application for a south african identity book id opening hours. If you already have an id, you will be invited to apply for the id card. Johannesburg south africa s department of home affairs on tuesday denied that it had said the countrys green, barcoded. How to get your foreign partner south african residency. Nov 21, 2017 home affairs to phase out green id book. Any changes to this document can also be done at the same. The new card licence has to be renewed every five years. How to apply for your south african smart id card at your local bank. South african identity document id 2x certified copies of photo page of id book.
Besides providing a unique numerical identifier, your id number reveals information about you such as your date of birth and gender. How to apply for a south african passport for the first time. Compiled by noted south african intellectual and former revolutionary neville alexander shortly before his death, the essays gathered in this collection deal with the perceptions and beliefs that both drive and hinder postapartheid south africa and, in doing so, raise sometimesuncomfortable questions about the new south africas standing on a global level. New african magazine the bestselling panafrican magazine. Well manage the entire process from the paperwork to the collection of your id from home affairs. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 monday to friday except on public holidays. How to apply for your south african smart id card at your.
An identity document is important to get as soon as you are eligible from 16 years of. It was brought in to effect by the 1950 population registration act which identified four different racial groups. The following south africa visa information outlines the notable changes to the immigration act. How to get a drivers license in south africa expatica. With our indepth monthly reports, new african brings africa closer to the world and is ideal for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting africa. This post details what the rest of the digits in an id number mean. Home affairs to phase out green id books but rubbishes. The dha is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in south africa. Before you are allowed to get married in south africa, however, you must prove you are legally eligible to marry in the country.
South africans abroad and those born abroad cannot apply. If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document id. First time applicants must submit applications to their nearest department of home affairs office or south african missions embassiesconsulates abroad. Naturalised citizens not citizens by birth but have attained citizenship in south africa also dont qualify to apply for new smart id card. Obtaining an south african id book immigration south africa. Obtaining an id book after being granted permanent residency.
You will need an id to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account. Over the next two decades, the racial classification of both the coloured and other groups were extended until by. These graphs show some of the worst case scenarios for south. South african citizens will be able to apply for their smart card id cards at fnb and standard bank branches, as part of a pilot project. Whether you need to apply for a drivers license renewal in south africa, or your card has been lost, damaged or stolen, its possible to apply for a new card.
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. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. You must apply for a new passport six months before it expires. All south africans can now apply for the new smart identity card which replaces the green barcoded identity document. How to apply for your smart id card western cape government. Applying for a south african id book once permanent residence. The two banks kick started the project by allowing their employees to apply for the smart id cards before allowing members of the public to apply for their new ids as well as passports. Only south african citizens born in south africa may apply for the new smart id card. Applying for a south african id book once permanent. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened. 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.
Immigration policy changes were published for comment on 14 february 2014. The republic of south africa can only accommodate a certain number of immigrants. Get your smart id card from fnb, standard bank sanews. Certified copy of applicants old id book or birth certificate. Everyone knows that south african id numbers start with date of birth. If you are a woman and want to apply for a new id in the name of any of your. Two of south africas biggest banks fnb and standard bank had signed a memorandum of understanding with the department of home. If you were born on may, 1988 then your id number starts with 8805.
A guide to getting married in south africa expatica. The country has a vast reserve of unskilled and semiskilled workers who are entitled to employment opportunities and to an economically viable lifestyle therefore foreigners in the unskilled and the semiskilled categories cannot be accepted as immigrant workers. Late last year a rumour speculating that the green id book was no longer accepted surfaced. If you get your id and there are errors in the personal information, the department of home affairs will. Check online for duplicate id south african government. Visit the south african government website for information on applying for a drivers license in south africa.
South africa is getting a new lockdown curfew heres how it works. The a digit may have represented a racial classification code, although i cannot confirm this read some of the comments in this post for more information. Home affairs to phase out green id book businesstech. South africa for more than 5 years on a temporary permit and now acquired permanent residence dont qualify for the new smart id card, only the green id book. You will receive another otp to login to your profile. Now as a permanent resident of the country you are eligible to apply for an id book. As we are getting a lot of recurring questions from our clients, we have decided to create a new frequently asked questionfaqseries for you, to give you a little guideline through your immigration queries. South african citizens id book south african high commission. Between 2007 and 2010, south africa recorded over 7000 fraudulent marriages so its understandable why applicants need to jump through additional hoops. How to apply online for a south african smart id card brand. If for any reason the data received does not reflect what youre expecting please check it directly on.
Finally, smart cards to replace sa ids techcentral. General information about south african identity books identity documents. This is the only properly working south african id app on the market and will be maintained perpetually. The smart id card all your questions answered rustenburg. Therefor, we have compiled a list for you with all our published faq articles here. South african id card securing government services thales. Couples that are not residents of the country are entitled to a south african marriage licence, provided the correct.
There are more people than you think, walking around thinking help i lost my id book, or please dont let someone ask me for my id. After more than a decade of delays, smart id cards, which will replace south africas green, barcoded id books, should be in peoples hands from next year, according to home affairs minister naledi pandor the implementation date will be disclosed in the new year and the proposed transition period of four years is dependent on the target of an early 20 start to the. The above processing times turn around times, are only estimates. This effects all new permanent residence applications which are successful. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Let us do the queueing for you whether its a first time application or a renewal. Yes, you can get a new sa passport and id book from the consulate of south africa in shanghai. This said, what happens therefore, if you get married and need a change of surname. Although all south africans in sa, regardless of age, can now finally order their fantastic new smart id cards. I am a south african living in china and my sa passport has expired.
You will need an id to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or. The new id card has better security features and is extremely difficult to falsify. If your id book has been lost, misplaced or stolen then you may want to continue reading. Many still using book of life and dompas south africa news. The verified copy will contain an original verification stamp and original signature of the verifying officer. The south african identity number of the 1970s and 80s enshrined the apartheid era ideal of racial registration. Since the last illustrated history of south africa was published, farreaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself.
You can apply for your new smart id card at your nearest department of home affairs offices or online via the ehome affairs website. All permanent residence certificates issued as of 1st october 2014 will have attached a verified copy of the permit. Our consultants will make sure your application is correct. Sep 30, 2015 the two banks kick started the project by allowing their employees to apply for the smart id cards before allowing members of the public to apply for their new ids as well as passports. You can now check online if you share an identity document id number with other people. Includes a forum where you can discuss the consulategeneral. 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. Green id book is legal despite rumours to contrary. Pandor the implementation date will be disclosed in the new year and the proposed transition period of four. Portuguese consulategeneral in johannesburg, south africa. You will receive an otp onetime pin to confirm your cellphone number. With its mild weather and natural beauty, south africa is a popular wedding destination for couples.
The department of home affairs has added a facility on their website where you can check whether you are one of the 29 000 people in south africa with a duplicate id number. Your first one is free, and a reissue is priced at r140. Bring along your birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by. I do not know what the a digit represents for the old blue book id numbers, this digit is often other values specially 0. South african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document. Home affairs minister nosiviwe mapisanqakula says that two decades after the introduction of new ids, there are still south. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. Address, phone number, and email address for the portuguese consulategeneral in johannesburg, south africa. Following a pilot in 2012, the new south african smart id card was launched on 18.
Lets learn more about spousal agreements and foreignpartner residency in south africa. How to apply online for a south african smart id card. The department of home affairs issues the id book, which is the legal document in south africa. Answers for frequently asked questions i want to renew my passport, what must i do. Applying for an identity document western cape government. Sas green id book valid until further notice home affairs. The south african smart identity card known as a smart id card replaces the old green barcoded identity book. South african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. A south african passport is a travel document issued to citizens of south africa for the purpose of international travel.
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. You are required to complete your id book application form form bi9 at the department of home affairs or south african missions or consulates abroad. South african citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in. For over 45 years new african provides unparalleled insights and analysis on african politics and economics, via an african perspective, always. If your id book has been lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a replacement id.
Id cards at their nearest offices the green id book is valid. Everyone trading in their id book for an id card will have to pay r140, though. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Find out more about getting an identity document or contact the department of home affairs. 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. 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. My passport has not expired but i am running out of pages, can i have pages added to it. Complete your application form for a smart id card. How can my foreign partner get south african residency.
What your south african id number reveals about you. Yes, bi9 is not an application for an id book or id card. The department of home affairs told sapeople that they are still clearing the backlog in sa, and until further notice south africans overseas cannot. Obtaining an south african id book intergate immigration service. Apply for an identity document south african government. 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. Is it possible to get a new sa passport and id book from the consulate in shanghai. Full birth certificate marriage certificate death certificate getting married. Improvements in the dha system have seen a more streamlined rsa id book application process for permanent residence awarded after october 1st 2014.