Temporary Residence in South Africa

South African citizens and permanent residents, 16 years and older, must be in possession of an identity document. First time applicants must submit applications to their nearest Department of Home Affairs office or South African Missions (Embassies/Consulates abroad). 

Checklist

  • Form DHA-9, Application for ID document.  DHA-9 form is not available for downloading.  Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a request to receive this form.
  • First time applicants must provide certified copies of IDs or passports of both South African parents.
  • Two (2) recent photographs; head and shoulder measuring 40 mm x 30 mm with applicant’s name and ID number written on the reverse side
  • Certified copy of applicant’s old ID Book or birth certificate
  • Copy of Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or Spouse’s Death Certificate, if applicable.
  • Written request to change “Surname”. To be submitted by recently married female applicants who would like: 1) to retain their maiden surnames, or

    2) wish to use double–barrel surnames;

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