The blank pages cannot include the endorsement page at the back of the book. Tracking id applications by sms brand south africa. The subsequent reissuing of such a persons identity document is also free of charge. Firstly if you have just received your permanent residency for south africa, let us congratulate you and welcome you to this. Or alternatively you can send an sms with the respective code, a space and your id number to 32551 or call the call centre at 0800 60 11 90. The department also used the pilot programme to test the functionality and durability of the smart id. After the permanent residence verification result has been received, the department of home affairs will supply you with an application form bi9 to apply for the identity document. Your application will then be processed and once issued, your id book will be. The id track and trace system has been implemented at all home affairs offices across the country. Id authenticity validation id book application status passport application status permit application status marital status alivedeceased status duplicate id status disclaimer. The home affairs passport and id system is currently broken. A spouse can use this certificate to change their registered name with the bank, retails store accounts, and their id and drivers licence. Passport application home affairs mybroadband forum.
The steps are personalised for each type of application. Applying for an identity document western cape government. Immiaccount gives you access to many of our online services. May 07, 2012 check if your south african id is a duplicate. The department of home affairs says it has noted with concern media reports alleging that minister malusi gigaba had intentionally misled the nation by implying that no fraud or corruption had been detected during the roll out of the smart identity card. We all know that female id numbers start with the number 0 after date of birth and the male id numbers start with the number 5. You must have a south african identity number when you apply for a passport. No, the smart id cards will be printed at a secure location and be delivered to the office of application. Nov 21, 2017 we wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home. Home affairs on alive status verification selfhelp service. General information about south african identity books identity documents. You can now check online if you share an identity document id number with other people.
Home affairs brings together australias federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs, settlement services and immigration and borderrelated functions, working together to keep australia safe. Check out all you need to know about the passport processes of south africa. 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. May 07, 2012 check online for duplicate id 7 may 2012. People who apply for south african identity documents ids or passports including those who applied after 9 february 2007 can now track the progress of their application via cellphone or internet.
Please visit the page with information on how to apply for a passport. Dha visa information south africa track your application. Send an sms to 32551 and the message of the sms should be as follows. To track the status of your application please click on the below button and enter the required reference number. The smart card id system will replace the current civic and immigration identity systems. Try one of the popular topics below to get a faster answer.
I try and i try but each time at home affairs, but. To prevent fraudulent marriages in south africa, the department of home affairs allows you to. To confirm if their documents have indeed arrived at their nearest home affairs office members of the public can track the application progress, by texting the word id, a space and their digit id number to 32551. Applying online or paper department of home affairs. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an id card when you now apply. Briefing the media on his first 100 days in office, msimang said home affairs had the reputation of. General information about south african passports a passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder. Your id book will be ordered from the sa department of home affairs. Alternatively they can call the contact centre on 0800 60 11 90. Check online for duplicate id south african government. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is.
We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home affairs offices to enable south africans to apply for the smart id cards at their nearest offices, department spokesperson david hlabane said. Permit application check status of your permit application. Apr 14, 2016 people applying for ids and passports online. You do not need to make a booking to provide your biometrics at any of the home affairs offices. Use your ups infonotice or tracking number to get the latest package status and estimated delivery date. The department of home affairs has introduced the selfhelp service to make it easier for citizens to interact with the department without having to visit the departments offices.
Oct 21, 2015 the department of home affairs says it has noted with concern media reports alleging that minister malusi gigaba had intentionally misled the nation by implying that no fraud or corruption had been detected during the roll out of the smart identity card. Home affairs is hoping to issue at least 100 000 smartid cards within the next two months. The documents you give us depend on the visa or citizenship you apply for. If you already have an id, you will be invited to apply for the id card. Since 20, the department of home affairs has been calling on ordinary south africans to sign up for the new smart id cards that will replace your green id book. South african citizens who have applied for a passport can follow up on the application by calling the department of home affairs. Please note that you will need to complete your application at the department of home affairs office as they do not allow this form to leave their premises. If you are applying for a south african id book for the first time, this step by step process is worth a read.
The environment for the smart id card will cater for both application processes. This is a worrying situation, especially with the recent corruption reports that we get regarding the home affairs department. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. 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. If you are a south african citizen, you can check your marital status for free by logging onto the department of home affairs website and submitting your id number. Home affairs slams smart id fraud reports techcentral. Aug 06, 2014 you can also visit your local home affairs office to check your status or you can query the status via sms. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. Dha is the custodian of the identity and status of citizens in sa. Department of home affairs passport renewal sa government.
Home affairs turnaround man home brand south africa. To gain full access to this site and perform searches, you are required to read. Applicants should note that in terms of section 26b of the south african citizenship act, 1995, it is a punishable offence for a south african citizen south african passports application home. Before the election i went for a new id book, and they made my id wrong. When applying, follow the steps on your visa or citizenship page. The new system will enable government to digitally capture. Will all applicants walk out of their local home affairs office with a smart id card immediately after application. You can check the status of your application as the standard processing times may change from time to time.
To track the status of your application please click on the below button and enter the required. If your id book has been lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a. Our services are more expensive than those provided by the department of home affairs, however we do provide the following additional benefits. Fedex tracking also allows you to manage your shipments. Enquire on id, passport and marital status general nonsense 30 mar 2009 just in case you were wondering on whether or not youre married, alive, or if any of those passports and id books you applied ages ago for are ready yet, rejoice because the south african department of home affairs does in fact provide a nifty resource to.
For the past couple of weeks, a message has been circulating on social media that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book will come to an end on 31 march next year. Briefing the media on his first 100 days in office, msimang said home affairs had the reputation of being one of south africas most dysfunctional departments. In general, though, it takes seven to 21 business days to issue a. Applying for replacement id book mybroadband forum. Top sites home affairs id application 2019 latest home. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. I know this because i have been twice to the atlantis office in the western cape to fetch my completed passport with no success. Cape town the department of home affairs has taken passport and id applications online, as the pilot of its ehomeaffairs system goes live. You can also visit your local home affairs office to check your status or you can query the status via sms. Application by a major to assume a different surname provided. When you register for the card, your fingerprints and photo are stored in an electronic database. Home affairs on track with smart card ids skills portal. The id track and trace system has been implemented at all home affairs.
The launch of the service, attended by president jacob zuma in gallagaher estate, north of jahannesburg, will see south africans able to apply for their passport or smart id card online, at a cost of r140 for the id, and r400 for a passport. For your id book, just your birth certificate iirc. Apply for an identity document south african government. Jun, 2018 south african citizens who have applied for a passport can follow up on the application by calling the department of home affairs. Over 200 000 smart id cards and 70 000 green barcoded id books are waiting to be collected at home affairs offices across the country, the. If your application is within the standard processing time, we cant give you further. Tell us if your situation or contact details have changed. The home affairs department has issued 100 pilot id smart cards in the first two quarters of this year, director general mkuseli apleni said. The top technocrat in the department of home affairs, directorgeneral mavuso msimang, has his eye on transforming the beleaguered organisation within 12 months. From what ive read, the cards are also issued a lot quicker than the old books. Home affairs to phase out green id book businesstech.
The department of home affairs is replacing the green id book with a smart id card. By issuing enabling documents it also contributes to the security of all citizens. The department of home affairs said this was not true and that the id books will remain a legal form of identification until the live capture system lcs is completed. Orders and collections at home affairs have to be done in person. How to follow up on south african passport applications usa.
The smart id card all your questions answered rustenburg. Fedex tracking provides unparalleled insight into when your package will be delivered. The alive status verification is the fourth selfhelp service run on the departments track and trace system that can also be used to track id book and. Aug 14, 2015 if you are applying for a south african id book for the first time, this step by step process is worth a read. What i wasnt prepared for was the best home affairs experience of my life and the extreme efficiency this process. Home affairs activates alive status verification sanews. A marriage certificate is an official document that proves that youre married.
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