How to APPLY for or RENEW a passport online in South Africa
The convenience of applying for a passport from the comfort of one’s home is made possible by this ground-breaking method.
24-09-23 05:09
Easy steps of applying or renewing your passport online in South Africa. Image: iStock
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has embraced the digital age by establishing a quick and easy online passport application process.
To make the process of applying for a passport easier than ever, the eHome Affairs system was introduced in 2016.
The following are things that eHomeAffairs permits:
- Online application submission for ID and passports
- Online application payments
- Bookings where permitted
The taking and/or verification of your biometric information, including your photo, fingerprints, and signature, requires a branch visit.
Documents required for the online application are a birth certificate for children applying for passports, or a South African identity document if you are an adult.
Home Affairs passport online booking to help you get through the procedure:
- Go to the eHomeAffairs website
- Click on “Register” in the top right corner
- Provide your details including an email address and phone number, both of which are mandatory
- Provide the One Time Pin (OTP) which is sent via SMS
- Click on the link in your inbox to validate your email address
- Once all is verified, log into the eHomeAffairs website
- Click on “Create New Application” and choose what kind of document you. The adult passport, for example, is simply called a “Adult Tourist Passport”
- Fill in all your details
- Upload an image of your ID
- Provide your banking details to pay the fee of R600
- Log into your online banking to process the payment
- Once the payment has been cleared you can choose a branch to visit for collection
