\n| 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 the application for insertion of the surname at the time of the initial application, and when a new identity document is issued to a former TBVC-citizen to replace his old South African identity document classifying him as a non-South African citizen.<\/td>\n | R140.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Temporary Identity Certificate: Issuing of a Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC).<\/td>\n | R70.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| First issue of an Unabridged Birth Certificate.<\/p>\n First issue of an abridged Death or Marriage Certificate.<\/td>\n | FREE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Issuing of an Unabridged Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate, or a reproduction of the relevant register or a reproduction of any supporting documentation which is coupled to the register concerned, as well as verification of information from birth, marriage and death registers with regard to any individual, provided that where such reproduction or verification is required for official purposes by a Government institution within the meaning of serial number 11, it will be FREE of charge.<\/td>\n | R75.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Issuing of an abridged computer printed or handwritten birth, death or marriage certificate, provided that no fees are payable for the issuing of the prescribed certificate on registration of birth, death or marriage.<\/td>\n | R20.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Application for any amendment to the birth register of any person including the noting of the fact of adoption in the birth register of a person i.r.o the Child Care Act, 1983, but excluding the re-registration of a birth i.r.o. section 11 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992, which is free of charge.<\/td>\n | R70.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Application for any change of the forenames or surname of a minor (Sections 24 and 25 of Act 51 of 1992).<\/td>\n | R70.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Application for the changing of a major’s fornames in the birth register (Section 24 of Act 51 of 1992). The insertion of a major’s surname in the birth register, however, is free of charge if his identity document was issued with the forename repeated as a surname. The subsequent re-issuing of such a person’s identity document is also free of charge.<\/td>\n | R140.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Application by a major to assume a different surname (provided that, should the applicant be lawfully married, the amount also includes the applicantion of his spouse as well as thoase of any minor children, or if the applicant is a divorced female or widow, it also includes the application of her minor children, if any)(Section 26 of Act 51 of 1992)<\/td>\n | R325.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Issuing of a duplicate confirmation of the change of a major’s forenames and\/or surname<\/td>\n | R70.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Letter of confirmation of marital status<\/td>\n | R50.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\nFirst application for\u00a0Tourist Passport<\/strong><\/td>\nR400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re- apply must bring old passport copy<\/td>\n | R400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re-apply with lost passport<\/td>\n | R800.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re-apply with passport that is full – must bring full passport<\/td>\n | R400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re-apply with passport that is full – but passport is lost<\/td>\n | R800.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re-apply for passport with 3 pages left – must bring passport<\/td>\n | R400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Re-apply for passport with 3 pages left \u00a0– but passport is lost<\/td>\n | R800.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFirst time application for\u00a0Maxi Tourist Passport<\/strong><\/td>\nR600.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nRe-apply for\u00a0Maxi Toursit Passport\u00a0<\/strong>– passport lost or not present<\/td>\nR1200<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nRe-apply for\u00a0Maxi Tourist Passport\u00a0<\/strong>that is full –\u00a0must present old Passport<\/td>\nR600<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nHave a\u00a0Tourist Passport<\/strong>\u00a0and just got married and applies for new surname or marriage surname on passport – must present passport with old surname<\/td>\nR400<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Just married and and has changed surname – but old Passport is lost or not present<\/td>\n | R800<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Has old Tourist Passport and applies for second passport – must present old passport to carry two passports<\/td>\n | R400<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n| Official Passport (including official emergency passport) or crewmember certificate, and a temporary passport issued for official purposes.<\/td>\n | FREE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n| Crew Member Certificate<\/td>\n | R350.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Naturalization application and issue of original citizenship certificate<\/td>\n | R300.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Issuing of duplicate citizenship certificate (including application for certificates issued in terms of section 16 of Act 88 of 1995) as well as confirmation (To whom it may concern)<\/td>\n | R90.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Resumption of SA citizenship, in terms of section 13 of Act 88 of 1995<\/td>\n | R300.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Retention of\u00a0SA citizenship, in terms of section 6(2) of Act 88 of 1995<\/td>\n | R300.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Retrospective exemption in terms of section 26(4) of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995, from the loss of South African citizenship.<\/td>\n | R300.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| The furnishing of information from the Population Register on magnetic tape or similar format in accordance with the provisions of section 21 of the Identification Act, 1997 (Act 68 of 1997)<\/td>\n | R480.00<\/strong>requested for every 5000 persons or for portion thereof.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Furnishing of information from the Population Register for official purposes to any Department of State, Local Authority or Statutory Body. Provided that the prescribed fees for abridged or unabridged certificates shall be payable if such certificates are requested.<\/td>\n | FREE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Frame of four black and white photos taken for ID applications.<\/td>\n | R40.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n
\n Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n
\n Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\nThis guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\nThe National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\nNSFAS offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n
- Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\nTo qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n \n- Be a South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Be financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Have a valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Be enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\nNSFAS primarily funds undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n \n- Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n
- Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\nWhen applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n \n- Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n
- Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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