The dirco will not intervene on behalf of travellers before their departure from south africa, on matters relating to the issuance of new rsa passports, the renewal of it or the issuance of id, birth, unabridged birth, marriage certificates, or any other matter that falls within the mandate of the functions of the department of home affairs. Sanctions imposed on zimbabwe are targeted at 84 individuals who engage in corruption, violate human rights and undermine democratic institutions, the u. Sa introduces new rules for zim permit holders defenceweb. In mid 20 a smart card id was launched to replace the id book. With your donation, you will renew your status as a member in good standing and help ensure a strong future for the museum.
Practically the domestic worker must meet these requirements. The south african government has warned desperate zimbabweans about being scammed by criminals promising to process their naturalisation papers. As zimbabweans living in south africa, it may not always be possible to go home to apply for a passport after it has either been lost, stolen or has expired. 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. The obvious ones, like explained above, are permanent employment, time in country after obtaining a work permit, marriage, obtaining citizenship or even asylum seekers after being in the country for a specific time. Travelling back to south africa on a foreign passport. The south african identity document used to also contain driving and firearms licences. South africa visa information in zimbabwe home page. Six tips to know about the renew your sa passport sa. 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. Application for a south african identity book id opening hours. Id card was sent to my school and it is no where to be found. South african passport application form for first time adult. Popular zimbabwe books meet your next favorite book.
The id book and or passport that proves the south african relatives is indeed a citizen or permanent residency holder. South africa s embassy in harare is the sole south african representation in zimbabwe. What you should know about converting a foreign driving licence in south africa when you first arrive in south africa, you are allowed to drive using your foreign drivers licence. If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a south african id book. Jul 05, 2016 if you are applying for a visa for zimbabwe then it takes about 10 days in london. The original and photocopy of your zimbabwean long birth certificate. South african id card securing government services thales.
Please visit the page with information on how to apply for a passport. Innocent b hondo chirawu 1961, preacher and shonaenglish writer, poet, educationist and psychiatric nurse, and author of the following books. In this instance, you will need to go to home affairs in order to complete the renewal process. There are quite a number of reasons why a zimbabwean can apply for a south african id document. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an. Asylum seeker and refugee permits south african government. An identity document also called a piece of identification or id, or colloquially as papers is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity. If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a. Zimbabwe to issue ids, passports in south africa nehanda. These representations include an embassy in pretoria and consulates in cape town and johannesburg.
Advice for south african citizens travelling abroad. How to renew my south african passport getaway usa. Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. Permanent residence certificate and proof of address. Passports have a validity of 10 years for adults and 5 years for children. Applying for a south african id book when receiving. Sadc urges international community to lift sanctions on zimbabwe.
Gallo images the department of transport has been rendered unable to issue out new drivers licence cards in time due to a number of problems. Visit the south african government website for information on applying for a drivers license in south africa. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 monday to friday except on public holidays. The south african citizenship act, 1995 act 88 of 1995 was amended by the south. South africa visa information in zimbabwe more than 3.
All passports for adults and children must be applied for in person. Latest news about zimbabwean permits south african immigration. According to a statement released on wednesday by health minister, dr zweli mkhize, the western cape remains the epicentre of the coronavirus with 6 7 cases, followed. How to get a drivers license in south africa expatica. States undated, zimbabwean national identity card requirements. The following persons are south african citizens by birth. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. Check out all you need to know about the passport processes of south africa. Original and photocopy of national identity card id your marriage certificate and also a photocopy, for married women id should be in married name.
Address, phone number, and email address for the south african embassy in harare, zimbabwe. Mail all of the forms, a cashiers check or postal money order in the amount of the passport renewal fee made out to the south african embassy and a copy of your old passport to the south african embassy in washington d. However, as a permanent resident, you must have a south african driving licence. When you first arrive in south africa, you are allowed to drive using your foreign drivers licence.
Jul 26, 2019 breaking news about zimbabwean permits decision return by dha at vfs global centers and much more to read about zsp, the special zimbabwean permit will be replaced by the department of internal affairs to issue new permits for zimbabweans nationals in south africa. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. All south africa citizens aged 16 and older and in possession of an official south african identity document either a blue barcoded id book, a smartcard id or a temporary id certificate are eligible to register as voters. Regarding the requirement for zimbabwean drivers to hold an international drivers licence the national road traffic act nrta, act 93 of 1996 as amended. You need to head to the south african high commission website and apply for a determination of citizenship. New passport must be applied for 6 to 12 months before current passport expires or if the passport has no more blank visa pages available. South african passport is a travel document issued to the citizens of the republic of south africa by the department of home affairs. A south african id number is a digit number which is defined by the following format. Department of home affairs passport renewal sa government. The south african government has announced new regulations for the new fouryear, nonrenewable permit for nearly 200 000 zimbabweans working and studying in south africa. Zimbabweans living in sa urged to apply for passports. Renewal of passport for adults from 18 years sweden abroad.
South africans abroad wait 6 months to a year for passports. The south african government has given zimbabwe the nod to issue passports, birth certificates and other identity documents for its nationals from that country, according to a top official. Media, democracy and renewal in southern africa book. Or alternatively you can send an sms with the respective code, a space and your id number to 32551 or call the call centre at 0800 60 11 90. It is possible to have a south african passport and have citizenship of. Permit application check status of your permit application. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband. Birth certificate, proof of address and in case of minors, must be accompanied by the parents. However, as a permanent resident, you must have a south african driving licence the information below on converting a foreign driving licence in south africa is thus for you if youre on the brink of becoming a permanent resident or have recently become one.
I am zimbabwean, i gained entry in uk 2001 on south african passport, when i left zimbabwe 2006 16 yrs oldwith a small birth certificate i had applied the id. Regus business centre 1st floor, block b, north park, black river park, 2 fir street. Aug 14, 2015 south african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. Tomaselli derecialization, democracy and development. Citizens of south africa who reside in south africa can apply for passport by visiting the nearest passport office. Six tips to know about the renew your sa passport sa airlines. Includes a forum where you can discuss the embassy. Latest news about zimbabwean permits zsp immigration. The south african government has warned desperate zimbabweans. All applications will be assessed by the south african embassy, harare for all south african consular and repatriation related issues email or whatsapp contacts below. The south african passport and travel documents act of 1994 regulates the issuing of south african passports and travel documents. The cards were launched on 18 july 20 when a number of dignitaries received the first cards at a ceremony in pretoria. In this post i will give you the steps to follow to apply for a passport without having to cross the zimsa border.
Sadc urges international community to lift sanctions on. For instance, birth certificate, id book, valid passport. General information about south african identity books identity documents. An identity document is important to get as soon as you are eligible from 16 years. South african passport application form for adults. This is because zimbabwe was a former colony of the united kingdom, and the issue of land can be traced back to colonialism. All permanent residence certificates issued as of 1st october 2014 will have attached a verified copy of the permit which must be used when you apply for your south african identity card.
South african citizens passports renewal south african. The first six digits yymmdd are based on your date of. 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. It brought in updated requirements in areas of different applications around. Zimbabwean history introduction a firm understanding of zimbabwean history is necessary if one is to investigate the current situation in the country and the land redistribution programme specifically. If you are applying for a visa for zimbabwe then it takes about 10 days in london. Renewal of passport for adults from 18 years the application fee can be paid by visa or mastercard at the embassy when you apply, or by advanced payment to the embassy of swedens bank account see banking details below. Jul 12, 2016 south african passport application form for first time adult. We reiterate our commitment to extending amnesty to all those who possess fraudulent south african identity documents on condition they hand. We need new names by noviolet bulawayo, nervous conditions by tsitsi dangarembga, dont lets go to the dogs tonight. South african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. As far as i understand a foreigner can only apply for an sa id book if you hold. Applying for an identity document western cape government. Zimbabwe has three representations in south africa.
Converting a foreign driving licence in south africa. Please renew your membership with the national museum of african american history and culture. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. South africa blue sky publications pty ltd ta thesouthafrican number. The timelines given by south african embassy in zimbabwe for the processing of each application is minimum 6 to 8 weeks from the day of submission at visa application centers. Is it possible to get a new sa passport and id book from the consulate in shanghai. Whether you need to apply for a drivers license renewal in south africa, or your card has been lost, damaged or stolen, its possible to apply for a new card.
The department of home affairs has introduced a new form of documentation for zimbabwean nationals in south. Only valid passports are required for entry into south africa. South african president calls on eu to end zimbabwe sanctions the european union and the united states imposed sanctions against zimbabwe in 2000 after they accused former leader robert mugabe of. South african government news 10 hours ago read as the country prepares for level 3, the covid19 death toll is now 219, with the number of positive cases rising up to 12 074.
If your permanent residence certificate was issued. Visa applications for zimbabwean residents are to be submitted at the south africa visa application centres in zimbabwe. The africa renewal information programme provides uptodate information and analysis of the major economic and development challenges facing africa today. The new permits, known as the zimbabwean exemption permit zep, will replace the current zimbabwean special permit zsp, the department of home affairs announced on friday. I am a south african living in china and my sa passport has expired. How to apply for a zimbabwean passport from south africa. Citizens of south africa who reside in south africa can apply. How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Some countries issue formal identity documents, as national identification cards which may be. The first six digits yymmdd are based on your date of birth 23 january 1988 is 880123. Appeal to zim nationals to get proper sa documentation sanews.
Sa warn zimbabweans over zimbabwesouth africa id papers. South african high commission south africa house trafalgar square london, wc2n 5dp. In order to apply for a norwegian passport you need to have a norwegian personal number id number. Breaking news about zimbabwean permits decision return by dha at vfs global centers and much more to read about zsp, the special zimbabwean permit will be replaced by the department of internal affairs to issue new permits for zimbabweans nationals in south africa. Regarding the requirement for zimbabwean drivers to hold an international drivers licence the national road traffic act nrta, act 93 of 1996 as amended states. Original documentation proving south african resident status valid visa andor south african idbook or proof of south african or other citizenship naturalization certificate, or notarized copy of same. Obtaining south african id for a zimbabwean mybroadband forum. Media, democracy and renewal in southern africa book, 2001. Jan, 2017 as zimbabweans living in south africa, it may not always be possible to go home to apply for a passport after it has either been lost, stolen or has expired. What your south african id number reveals about you. Zimbabwe emergency travel document july 7, 2016 zimbabwe embassy if you have lost your passport while abroad then you will need to contact the zimbabwean embassy in your country for an emergency travel documents. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card ic, id card, citizen card, or passport card. The department of home affairs has introduced a new form of documentation for zimbabwean nationals in south africa. Only original stamped copies must be used for the processing of a rsa identity document.