What is the best time to go to Home Affairs?
Helpful tip: I asked one of the employees what time is the best time to visit. They said the afternoons are quieter. Specifically the last hour before closing time which is in the region of 16:30. If you arrive and there’s a long queue, resist the initial urge to join said queue.
How do I contact home affairs?
DHA Head Quarters
- DHA Head Quarters. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Phone: 012 406 2500.
- Contact Centre. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Phone: 0800 601 190.
Is Home Affairs open during lockdown Level 1?
Statement by the Minister of Home Affairs regarding the reopening of borders and services during Alert Level 1. All 18 land ports of entry will be opened with effect from 1 October 2020. Those wishing to be repatriated to their countries within this period can depart without being declared undesirable persons.
How much does it cost to apply for a passport in South Africa?
Frame of four black and white photos taken for ID applications….List of Tariffs as of 01 April 2013.
| First application for Tourist Passport | R400.00 |
|---|---|
| Re- apply must bring old passport copy | R400.00 |
| Re-apply with lost passport | R800.00 |
How do you check your marital status?
Verifying your marital status You will need your South African ID number in order to use this facility. You can also sms the letter M followed by your ID number (example: M 5001010050080) to 32551 A reply sms will be sent back to your cellphone to confirm your marital status and the date of your marriage.
What services does Home Affairs offer?
Immigration
- Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
- Managing the birth, marriage and death records.
- Determining and granting citizenship.
- Issuing travel documents and passports.
- Issuing identity documents (ID)
How much does a smart ID cost?
Smart ID. Western Cape Home Affairs Offices. Applying for a Smart ID….Share:
| Types of Applications | Cost of Applications | Photographs |
|---|---|---|
| Smart ID Card (all other citizens) | R140 | No photos needed |
| Replacement of an ID or Smart Card | R140 | Two identical ID photos |
| Temporary ID | R70 | Two identical ID photos |
Can you pay with a card at home affairs?
With regard to the payment system, it needs to be remembered that we had a manual payment arrangement where people had to carry cash and sometimes receipts got lost or misallocated. Now you will be able to go into a Home Affairs office with your credit or debit card.