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. A passport certifies the personal identity and nationality of its holder.
How Long Is A Passport Valid In South Africa
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.
How much is a South African passport?
Adult passports with 32 pages from 400 ZAR to 600 ZAR. Adult passports with 48 pages from 800 ZAR to 1,200 ZAR.
Children’s passports from 400 ZAR to 600 ZAR. Documents for travel purposes from 300 ZAR to 600 ZAR.
What documents are needed to apply for a South African passport?
Notarized Copy of South African Identity Book or Birth certificate; Notarized Copy of Retention/Exemption Letter, for those who have dual citizenship; Notarized certificate of Naturalization.
To be submitted by applicants who are naturalized South Africans.
How many countries can I travel to with a South African passport?
Currently, South Africa passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 102 destinations worldwide. Our detailed guide
provides comprehensive information on lists of destinations where South Africa passport holders can travel visa-free, and obtain visa-on-arrival, or eTA.