What is a Passport?
A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a person’s identity. A person with a passport can travel to and from foreign countries more easily and access consular assistance.
How To Make a Passport In South Africa
To apply, you’ll need to complete a DHA-73 form at a Home Affairs domestic office or, if you’re overseas, at a South African embassy or mission.
You must also: Have a valid South African ID, or a birth certificate if you’re under the age of 16, here’s how to apply for an ID.
How much does it cost to get a passport in South Africa?
The fees payable in respect of applications for a South African passport or travel document made within the Republic are as follows:
Adult passport R600 for 32 pages (current fee R400); R1 200 for 48 pages (maxi, current fee R800)Child passport R600 (current fee R400)Official passport R600 (currently no charge)
How long does it take to make a passport in South Africa?
Depending on the type of application you are making, the length of time it takes to apply for a South African passport can vary.
For first-time adult applicants, the process usually takes around 3-4 weeks.
Where can I make a South African passport?
South African passports are issued only in Pretoria, South Africa. However, applications must still be submitted or forwarded to the applicable South African representative office.
Applications take six (6) months or more to be finalized.
How long is a South African passport valid?
Regular South African passports are issued to South African applicants who are 16 years old and older.
They are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed.