Personal identification https://www.gov.za/ en Apply for SA citizenship https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship <span>Apply for SA citizenship</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>You automatically qualify for South African citizenship if:</p> <ul><li>you are born in South Africa and at least one of your parents is a South African citizen or a SA permanent residency permit holder</li> <li>if you are adopted by a South African citizen.</li> </ul><p>You can apply for South African citizenship by descent or naturalisation.</p> <p>You can also apply to retain your citizenship before you obtain citizenship of another country. Unless you have been granted retention of  citizenship before acquiring citizenship of another country, you will lose your SA citizenship automatically.</p> <p>You may apply to have your South African citizenship reinstated if you are a former citizen by birth or descent and you have returned to South Africa permanently.</p> <p>You may renounce your South African citizenship if you intend getting citizenship of another country.</p> <p>You may apply to be exempted from loss of citizenship if you acquired the citizen of another country before 6 October 1995.<br /> <br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/citizenship" target="_blank">citizenship</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727409 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments Amend information on the population register https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register <span>Amend information on the population register</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="content"> <p>You can apply to have to information on the population register amended to:</p> <ul><li>reregister a child born out of wedlock if the parents later marry</li> <li>insert the biological father’s particulars in the birth register of a child born out of wedlock</li> <li>insert a forename or surname in a birth register of a person registered without a forename or surname</li> <li>alter a forename</li> <li>alter the surname of a minor</li> <li>assume a different surname</li> <li>change your gender</li> <li>rectify the date of birth, gender or place of birth.</li> </ul><p>Find out more about how to apply for an <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/amendments" target="_blank">amendment</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> <p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727408 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments Apply for an identity document https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document <span>Apply for an identity document</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Note: The Department of Home Affairs has launched an online booking system for some offices. For list of offices visit <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking-system-babs-available-offices">http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking…</a>. To book an appointment go to <a href="https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.%C2%A0">https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity. </a></p> <p>If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document (ID). You will need an ID to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can apply to have your ID re-issued:</p> <ul><li>if you are married and want to assume the surname of your spouse.</li> <li>if you are a woman and want to apply for a new ID using any of your previous surnames</li> <li>if your ID book has been lost, stolen or damaged.</li> </ul><p>The Department of Home Affairs is replacing the green ID book with a smart ID card. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an ID card when you now apply. If you already have an ID, you will be invited to apply for the ID card.<br /><br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/identity-documents" target="_blank">getting an identity document</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Temporary identitity certificate</strong></h4> <p>If your application for an identity document will not be completed in time for you to be able to vote, you can apply for a temporary identity certificate (TIC). The TIC will cost R70-00. You will need:</p> <ul><li>ID number for verification</li> <li>2 ID photos</li> </ul><p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727407 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments Apply for SA citizenship https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship <span>Apply for SA citizenship</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>You automatically qualify for South African citizenship if:</p> <ul><li>you are born in South Africa and at least one of your parents is a South African citizen or a SA permanent residency permit holder</li> <li>if you are adopted by a South African citizen.</li> </ul><p>You can apply for South African citizenship by descent or naturalisation.</p> <p>You can also apply to retain your citizenship before you obtain citizenship of another country. Unless you have been granted retention of  citizenship before acquiring citizenship of another country, you will lose your SA citizenship automatically.</p> <p>You may apply to have your South African citizenship reinstated if you are a former citizen by birth or descent and you have returned to South Africa permanently.</p> <p>You may renounce your South African citizenship if you intend getting citizenship of another country.</p> <p>You may apply to be exempted from loss of citizenship if you acquired the citizen of another country before 6 October 1995.<br /> <br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/citizenship" target="_blank">citizenship</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727409 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments Amend information on the population register https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register <span>Amend information on the population register</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="content"> <p>You can apply to have to information on the population register amended to:</p> <ul><li>reregister a child born out of wedlock if the parents later marry</li> <li>insert the biological father’s particulars in the birth register of a child born out of wedlock</li> <li>insert a forename or surname in a birth register of a person registered without a forename or surname</li> <li>alter a forename</li> <li>alter the surname of a minor</li> <li>assume a different surname</li> <li>change your gender</li> <li>rectify the date of birth, gender or place of birth.</li> </ul><p>Find out more about how to apply for an <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/amendments" target="_blank">amendment</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> <p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727408 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments Amend information on the population register https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register <span>Amend information on the population register</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="content"> <p>You can apply to have to information on the population register amended to:</p> <ul><li>reregister a child born out of wedlock if the parents later marry</li> <li>insert the biological father’s particulars in the birth register of a child born out of wedlock</li> <li>insert a forename or surname in a birth register of a person registered without a forename or surname</li> <li>alter a forename</li> <li>alter the surname of a minor</li> <li>assume a different surname</li> <li>change your gender</li> <li>rectify the date of birth, gender or place of birth.</li> </ul><p>Find out more about how to apply for an <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/amendments" target="_blank">amendment</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> <p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727408 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments Amend information on the population register https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register <span>Amend information on the population register</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="content"> <p>You can apply to have to information on the population register amended to:</p> <ul><li>reregister a child born out of wedlock if the parents later marry</li> <li>insert the biological father’s particulars in the birth register of a child born out of wedlock</li> <li>insert a forename or surname in a birth register of a person registered without a forename or surname</li> <li>alter a forename</li> <li>alter the surname of a minor</li> <li>assume a different surname</li> <li>change your gender</li> <li>rectify the date of birth, gender or place of birth.</li> </ul><p>Find out more about how to apply for an <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/amendments" target="_blank">amendment</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> <p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727408 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/amend-information-on-population-register#comments Apply for an identity document https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document <span>Apply for an identity document</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Note: The Department of Home Affairs has launched an online booking system for some offices. For list of offices visit <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking-system-babs-available-offices">http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking…</a>. To book an appointment go to <a href="https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.%C2%A0">https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity. </a></p> <p>If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document (ID). You will need an ID to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can apply to have your ID re-issued:</p> <ul><li>if you are married and want to assume the surname of your spouse.</li> <li>if you are a woman and want to apply for a new ID using any of your previous surnames</li> <li>if your ID book has been lost, stolen or damaged.</li> </ul><p>The Department of Home Affairs is replacing the green ID book with a smart ID card. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an ID card when you now apply. If you already have an ID, you will be invited to apply for the ID card.<br /><br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/identity-documents" target="_blank">getting an identity document</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Temporary identitity certificate</strong></h4> <p>If your application for an identity document will not be completed in time for you to be able to vote, you can apply for a temporary identity certificate (TIC). The TIC will cost R70-00. You will need:</p> <ul><li>ID number for verification</li> <li>2 ID photos</li> </ul><p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727407 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments Apply for an identity document https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document <span>Apply for an identity document</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Note: The Department of Home Affairs has launched an online booking system for some offices. For list of offices visit <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking-system-babs-available-offices">http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/notices/1557-branch-appointment-booking…</a>. To book an appointment go to <a href="https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.%C2%A0">https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity. </a></p> <p>If you are 16 years and older, you may apply for identity document (ID). You will need an ID to register for your matric exams, get a driving licence or open a bank account.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can apply to have your ID re-issued:</p> <ul><li>if you are married and want to assume the surname of your spouse.</li> <li>if you are a woman and want to apply for a new ID using any of your previous surnames</li> <li>if your ID book has been lost, stolen or damaged.</li> </ul><p>The Department of Home Affairs is replacing the green ID book with a smart ID card. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an ID card when you now apply. If you already have an ID, you will be invited to apply for the ID card.<br /><br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/identity-documents" target="_blank">getting an identity document</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Temporary identitity certificate</strong></h4> <p>If your application for an identity document will not be completed in time for you to be able to vote, you can apply for a temporary identity certificate (TIC). The TIC will cost R70-00. You will need:</p> <ul><li>ID number for verification</li> <li>2 ID photos</li> </ul><p> </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727407 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-identity-document#comments Apply for SA citizenship https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship <span>Apply for SA citizenship</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>You automatically qualify for South African citizenship if:</p> <ul><li>you are born in South Africa and at least one of your parents is a South African citizen or a SA permanent residency permit holder</li> <li>if you are adopted by a South African citizen.</li> </ul><p>You can apply for South African citizenship by descent or naturalisation.</p> <p>You can also apply to retain your citizenship before you obtain citizenship of another country. Unless you have been granted retention of  citizenship before acquiring citizenship of another country, you will lose your SA citizenship automatically.</p> <p>You may apply to have your South African citizenship reinstated if you are a former citizen by birth or descent and you have returned to South Africa permanently.</p> <p>You may renounce your South African citizenship if you intend getting citizenship of another country.</p> <p>You may apply to be exempted from loss of citizenship if you acquired the citizen of another country before 6 October 1995.<br /> <br />Find out more about <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/citizenship" target="_blank">citizenship</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a>.</p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727409 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/citizenship/personal-identification/apply-for-sa-citizenship#comments