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South African Passport Application Form for First Time Adult:

South African Passport is a travel document issued to the citizens of the Republic of South Africa by the Department of Home Affairs. Citizens of South Africa who reside in South Africa can apply for Passport by visiting the nearest Passport Office. Citizens of South Africa who stay abroad they can apply for South African Passport at their nearest South African Consulate/Embassy. South African Passport confirms the Identity & nationality of the holder and facilitates the holder for International travel.

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Eligibility:

South African Citizens who are applying for Passport must check their eligibility

• Applicant must be a South African Citizen
• Applicant’s age must be 16 years or above
• Applicant must have a valid Identification Proof

Note:

• Citizens of South Africa who are applying for Passport must have South African Identity number
• Citizens of South Africa who don’t have the South African Identity number, they must apply for it before applying the Passport

To check eligibility – https://ehome.dha.gov.za/eChannel/Home/UserFiltering

Process for Filling the Application Form online:

Step 1: Visit the Official Passport website

Step 2: Check your eligibility

Step 3: After confirming the eligibility, fill the complete application form (DHA-73) with correct details & take the print of the filled application form

Step 4: Attach 2 most recent identical colour photos

Step 5: Attach the required documents

Step 6: Pay the prescribed fees (fees can be paid by Credit card/Debit card/Certified Cheque/Money order)

Step7: Lodge you application form personally at your nearest Passport Agency

For applying online – https://ehome.dha.gov.za/eChannel/Home/UserFiltering

To download the application form – https://ehome.dha.gov.za/eChannel/Home/UserFiltering

Note:

All the Applicants who are applying for South African Passport for the first time, they have to submit the Application form in person

Required Documents:

Citizens of South Africa who are applying for Passport must submit the following Certificates

• Completely filled DHA-73Passport Application form
• South African Identity Card
• 2 identical & most recent colour photos

To know more details on required documents – http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/travel-documents

To know more details on Photo specifications- http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services/travel-documents

Passport Fees:

• Passport – R400

Mode of Payment:

Passport fees can be paid by Credit card or Debit Card or Certified cheque or postal order or Cash

To know more details on Passport fees- http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/fees

Application Process Time:

After the successful submission of your passport application form along with photo & required documents you will get the Passport by registered post

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