Zimbabweans applying for south african id book

Applying for a south african id book once permanent residence received an identity document id book is important to get as soon as you are eligible as it is a form of identification when dealing with public and private institutions. Applicants who will be applying in person at the high commission should bring the original documents and two copies of the original documents which will be certified by the official during submission. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. The latter is very common as such the green bar coded south african id. Now as a permanent resident of the country you are eligible to apply for an id book. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband.

Thanks for stopping by,i would like to ask m a zimbabwean citizen living in south africa i want to apply for a passport but. New permit process for zimbabweans in sa south africa news. Childs south african bith certificate if applicable. Rsa visa applications just got easier for foreign production stakeholders if youve. Before you can apply for the uk visa, you will need to prepare all the needed supporting documents. Home affairs to phase out green id book 5 important things happening in south africa today next article uber expands driverlesscar push with deal for 24,000 volvos previous article. Zimbabweans living in sa urged to apply for passports. Visa applications for zimbabwean residents are to be submitted at the south africa visa application centres in zimbabwe. If your asylum application is approved, you will be given a section 24 permit also known as a refugee permit which officially recognises you as a refugee and is valid for two years. My broadband home affairs minister malusi gigaba said the. Applying for a south african id book once permanent.

The former zimbabwe special permits zsp expired on 31. The south african government has warned desperate zimbabweans about being scammed by criminals promising to process their naturalisation papers. Actually, when i was classified as a ciskie citizen, i had to pay an east london home affairs official 1989 to get an id book which was the only means i could study at uct. How to apply online for a south african smart id card. Zimbabweans staying in south africa can now apply for birth certificates and id cards in sa to avoid the cost of travelling home to apply for. If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document id.

You will also need an identity book to apply for a passport, and visas to work. Over 180,000 zimbabwean nationals living in south africa have applied for official documentation to allow them to stay, work, study and conduct businesses legally in the country, the department of. Applications for smart id cards can be done online. Applicants for visas will be required to apply in person at the south african mission. Also see, in case of a learner under the age of 18 years. Sa warn zimbabweans over zimbabwesouth africa id papers.

Home affairs legalises zimbabweans living, working and. Some zimbabweans who are waiting for their new zimbabwean exemption permit zep have found their south african bank accounts blocked. The south african citizenship act, 1995 act 88 of 1995 was amended by the. What you need to apply for a uk visa in south africa. Please note that the consulate does not submit passport application forms on behalf of applicants. If you get your id and there are errors in the personal information, the department of home affairs will replace your id free of charge. You will need an id to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account. South africa visa information in zimbabwe visa types more than. Asylum seeker and refugee permits south african government. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. Sad story of zimbos in south africa newsday zimbabwe.

There are quite a number of reasons why a zimbabwean can apply for a south african id document. Home affairs to phase out green id book businesstech. South africa visa information in zimbabwe visa types less than. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in. While chinese arrivals in south africa saw a dip in the first few months of this year, the. Through home affairs online application system and partnership with banks, applying for a smart id card has become a little easier. Zimbabweans living in south africa have been advised to come and apply for passports so that they are eligible to apply for permits in the remaining six months before the expiry of a special. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in country after obtaining a. You can apply for a permanent residence permit if you have lived in south africa for more than five years on a refugee status permit. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. There are about 1,5 million zimbabweans in south africa which is, in fact, a tenth of zimbabwes population. The days of queuing at the home affairs offices may become a thing of the past very soon. All applications for naturalisation must have a pr identity number with a copy of. Apply for an identity document south african government.