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South African Passport Fees And Turn Around Time

TYPE OF PASSPORT TARIFF TURN AROUND TIME Regular passports $33. 00 4-6 Months Lost, stolen or damaged passports $66.00 4-6 Months Child passports $33.00 4-6 Months Emergency Travel Certificates $12.00 1 Week Holders of passports out of visa pages before expiry must apply for a new passport Maxi passports $50.00 4-6 months Fees must be… Read More »

South African Passport fees 2026

South African Passport fees 2026 Service Tariff Identity Document: Issuing of first document. FREE Identity Document: Re-issuing, provided that the re-issuing of identity documents is free of charge in those cases where an identity document was issued and the forename is repeated as a surname in the document, if the Department did not insist on… Read More »

DHA-73 application for south african passport

DHA-73 application for south african passport   Click here Download DHA-73 Application form  List of DHA offices and names of officials who conduct Civil Union/Partnership Marriages GAUTENG NORTHERN CAPE EASTERN CAPE FREE STATE KWAZULU-NATAL LIMPOPO WETSERN CAPE NORTH WEST MPUMALANGA LOL Soweto P Nontmbane T Gule Carnarvon B Amsterdam Tsolo Noholoza TT Mpapama C Bethlehem P Mosemaka Umgungundlov P Ndlovu T Mchunu V Ngubane Waterberg… Read More »

South African passport renewal fast track

South African passport renewal fast track   When to Apply for Your South African Passport Renewal? Most countries require that travellers have at least 6 months availability on their passport beyond the date of departure. Therefore, you are advised to renew your passport before it expires within the time frame of your travels. Passport Costs… Read More »

How To Apply For South African Passport

How To Apply For South African Passport How to apply for a passport online Online registration and submission I went to the Department of Home Affairs’ website and saw a link to apply for your passport or Smart ID online. It took me to https://ehome.dha.gov.za/echannel . I registered on this website then found options to apply for… Read More »

Online Passport Application South Africa

Online Passport Application South Africa   Welcome to the eHomeAffairs The Department of Home Affairs is proud to present eHomeAffairs to enable you as a South African born citizen to apply your Smart ID Card and/or passport online. eHomeAffairs allows the following: Submit applications online Upload supporting documents Make online payments And schedule a booking… Read More »

South African Home Affairs Headquarters Contact Number

South African Home Affairs Headquarters Contact Number Home Affairs Headquarters Contact Centre csc@dha.gov.za Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Phone: 0800 601 190 Home Affairs Headquarters info@dha.gov.za Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Phone: 012 406 2500

South African Passport Registration

South African Passport Registration   Account Registration – Step 1 Welcome to the new Home Affairs Online application process. This easy-to-use, flexible process allows you to do all of the following within a safe, secure, online environment: Create a profile Capture your application Attach supporting documents Make payment Schedule appointments at Home Affairs enabled Bank… Read More »

Applying for South African Official passports

Applying for South African Official passports Official passports are issued to officials attached to government institutions who have to travel on official business. These passports are only valid for a period of 5 years.   To apply for an official passport you must submit the following documents: A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73 Your original identity… Read More »

How to Apply for Tourist Passport

How to Apply for Tourist Passport Applying for tourist passports: Persons 16 years and older These passports are issued to SA citizens who are 16 years and older. The passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue, and are not renewable. When your South African passport expires you have to complete a new… Read More »