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How much is a South African ID card?
You can get a South African ID if you’re a South African citizen or permanent resident aged 16 years or older….Share:
| Types of Applications | Cost of Applications | Photographs |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of an ID or Smart Card | R140 | Two identical ID photos |
| Temporary ID | R70 | Two identical ID photos |
How do you get a South African ID if you are a foreigner?
Complete application for identity document Form DHA-9. Submit two identity document photographs that comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications. Submit proof that you live in South Africa permanently (municipal account, etc) and copy thereof.
How long does South African ID take?
14 working days
Permanent resident of South Africa: Green bar-coded ID. First time applicant: Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. receive a Smart ID Card? 14 working days from date of application provided it is a straight forward application meeting all the requirements.
How long does it take for an ID to be issued in South Africa?
Can a Zimbabwean apply for a South African ID?
No, only South Africans can apply for SA identity documents.
Can you apply for a South African ID at the bank?
Six major banks in South Africa offer this service — Absa, FNB, Discovery Bank, Investec Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank….All the bank branches where you can get your Smart ID or passport.
| Home Affairs bank branches | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Address | Contact number |
| Standard Bank Centurion | C/o Hendrik Verwoerd and South Street Centurion | 012 674 1414 |
Can someone else collect my ID on my behalf in South Africa?
You can ask a family member or friend to pick the documents. But there are certain rules to follow. If someone else is picking up your passport on your behalf then they need to carry their own government issued photo ID and a photocopy of the applicant’s i.e. your government issued photo ID.
How long does it take to get an ID in South Africa?
What documents are required for Nic?
Required Documents[edit]
- Birth Certificate or.
- Old NIC or.
- Matriculation Certificate or.
- CNICs of immediate/blood relatives.
- Citizenship certificate issued by MOI.
What is a South African smart ID card?
The South African smart identity card – known as a Smart ID Card – replaces the old green bar-coded identity book. Both are identity documents that serve as proof of a person’s identity. This proof includes a person’s photograph, their full name, their date of birth, their place of birth, and their unique identity number.
What documents do I need to get a South African ID?
They will need their birth certificate, a certified copy of a parent/legal guardian’s ID document, a death certificate if parents are deceased, and proof of residence. The first issuing of the ID card is free. If you are in possession of the green ID book, you are to pay a fee of R140 in order to get the Smart ID Card.
What are the requirements to apply for a smart ID card?
REQUIREMENTS WHEN APPLYING FOR SMART ID CARD (FIRST TIME ISSUANCE OF A SMART ID CARD): YOUTH WHO ARE 16 YEARS AND ABOVE 1. Birth certificate 2. Certified copy of one of the parent/legal guardian/informant’s identity document 3.
What documents do I need to get an ID card?
They will need their birth certificate, a certified copy of a parent/legal guardian’s ID document, a death certificate if parents are deceased, and proof of residence. The first issuing of the ID card is free.