Smart Id-card in South Africa
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How to apply for a smart ID-card in South
Africa?
If you want to get a new Smart ID (Identity) card
and you want to apply in person you visit your nearest Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) office. If you want to apply online you can do this
through the eHome Affairs website. You can also apply through selected
bank branches countrywide.
How long does it take?
If you meet all the requirements it will take no
more than 14 working days to get you smart id-card. After application
the DHA will let you know when you can pick up your card.
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How to collect the ID card?
Every
applicant have to pick up the card in person at the office where
they applied. Smart ID Cards can not be delivered or couriered to
your address.
Apply through a selected bank branch
1. First check with your bank branch if they are
a selected bank for the issue of smart id-cards.
2. You need to have
internet banking with one of the selected banks.
3. Go to the Home
Affairs (DHA) website to register. Then sign in to conduct the online
application form.
4. Pay the application fee for your Smart ID via
internet banking.
5. Visit your bank branch to scan your fingerprints
and have your pictures taken.
6. DHA will let you know when your card
is ready. Go to your bank branch and collect your Smart ID-card.
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What is the price of a Smart ID?
The Smart ID Card is free of charge for the 16year-old children who are first time applicants.
The price for all other applicants is
R140.00 (price at time of writing, 30-01-2021)
Official detailed information
Important: This website is not affiliated to the Department of Home
Affairs and is for informational purposes only. Detailed official information
on smart id-cards on the official DHA website: www.dha.gov.za.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During the emergency period in South Africa as a result
of the coronavirus / covid-19, changes may occur in the opening times of the
Department of Home Affairs Offices.
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